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Jennifer Dawson from Sea Cliff, Long Island, NY on 6/15/2006 11:21:45 PM:
Many years ago, sometime in the mid 1980's, I visited this very field, and this amazing tree. I have never forgotten this lovely tree and the field surrounding.

In a daydream this morning at work, it came back to me and the urge to FIND this tree somewhere on the Internet was nearly overwhelming. It's silly, I know, but the sense of peace and familiarity I felt when finally discovering this photograph was deep and great.

I attended Stephens College, graduated in 1984 and returned to NY - sadly. Since then, I attended a large Dawson family reunion downstate, with a quick day-trip to Columbia to walk the Stephen's campus with my then toddler daughter. That was nearly six years ago....

If you're near this lovely tree, say a quiet "hello" for me, and if you're in the mood, please say "thanks," too. We should all live to be so old and graceful and generous as this peaceful, strong tree.

 
Mark of the Dalton Boys from Austin, TX/Columbia, MO. on 6/16/2006 9:04:04 AM:
A nice "touchstone" in your life. Nicely expressed, thank-you. Mark of the Dalton Boys

 
frank from festus on 6/16/2006 9:25:47 PM:
what mark of the dalton boys said