A life in the year of a tree

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A life in the year of a tree

The leaf buds were bursting on the knobbly old oak tree as I opened the card: “Congratulations, from proud new grandparents.”

Phew it was hot in the summer - we lived outside under the tree. Painting "my family" smudgy pictures in the dappled shade.

Friends helped sweep leaves. Bonfire and fireworks, soup and toffee; last sleepover outside: “Adults keep out”. You came inside when it got too chilly!

A ring tone jarred as snow settled silently on the branches, and smouldering logs filled the house with a sweet smoky smell. “Hi mum, b home from uni b4 xmas eve, lol.”