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Thank you, friend, for missing, seeking , finding, and telling the beauty that is yours by birthright. I'm even more inspired to admire Templeton's grandmother oaks

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I have a fond memory of staying in an Airbnb in Templeton right next to a Grandma Oak Grove. I watched the squirrels socializing and practicing their calisthenics in the branches as I drank my tea. Here is a video of the Oak trees being harvested for food by a joyful Native woman in Yosemite in the 1930's. I know you'll love it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x4-F5N63Cdo&t=159s

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I found this incredibly touching, healing, moving, and inspiring. Thank you for writing so tenderly about the beauty in this world Alissa.

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I know this one would speak specifically to you Stephanie! I know you will experience the wonder in these magnificent trees. Even the little young ones are special too.

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Thank you for sharing this reverence.

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Interesting these trees are or at least were at risk for being felled to make room for an RV park. But so far, that hasn’t happened.

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I'm glad to hear that! Do you know the Legacy Forest Defense Coalition? They might be interested in this, if they aren't already involved.

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