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What's Wrong With A Naked Tree?

By Gary Woltal

Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty 0575737

January 11, 2010 11:32 AM

Wintertime With many folks all around the work place "complaining" about cold temperatures, I say "hello", it is winter. DUH!!

How about a nice change of pace? Besides,

What's Wrong With A Naked Tree?

Do you think the tree is embarassed standing out there with all its' leaves gone? You don't need an airport body scanner to see all its vital parts. I love winter, equally as much as other seasons I encounter cause it is just another chance, and perhaps another way, to feel alive. Sure you might shiver, but then you find some place warm as you complain. Complaining may be a good vent for us, but it is a common experience we can share with others that we MADE IT through a hardship.

So, many lessons in nature from gazing THROUGH a forest of trees this brief time of year.

Something that appears dead can rejuvenate. Live in the moment, and just slow down and enjoy it. Hardship is not all bad. This too will pass and you will get through it. BE PATIENT with life! That's a hard one for me. Let things unfold in their due course. I rather like naked trees. Enjoy them while they are around.

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Richard Weisser

Richard Weisser Realty - Newnan, GA

Richard Weisser Retired Real Estate Professional

Gary...

When the leaves are down in the mountains, you can see for miles and miles! And the cold makes the sky so clear. It's wonderful.

Jan 11, 2010 12:22 PM

Suzanne McLaughlin

Sabinske & Associates, Inc. (Albertville, St. Michael) - Saint Michael, MN

Sabinske & Associates, Realtor

Gary....why do you do this to me? Your note...and now this? I just got ready to throw in the towel. I was just looking at all my trees today, thinking along the same lines. Great picture. I don't know if I would look as noble naked as those trees, however. But, getting down to the bare bones once in a while isn't bad unless it's January in Minnesota!

Jan 11, 2010 12:43 PM

Sharon Lee

Sharon Lee's Virtual Assistance - Jonesborough, TN

Retired and loving life

Shivering at least lets you know you are alive. A lesson maybe from a naked tree is that we now can see the forest thru the trees. Love the pic. <SMILE>

Jan 11, 2010 12:44 PM

Elizabeth Bolton

RE/MAX Destiny Real Estate Cambridge, MA - Cambridge, MA

Cambridge MA Realtor

Hi Gary ~ A few years ago I became mesmerized by bare trees. The branches are so exquisite it's almost psychedelic. And the variety is amazing. It's made the leaf-free season much more bearable for me.

Liz

Jan 11, 2010 01:35 PM

Margaret Rome Baltimore 410-530-2400

HomeRome Realty 410-530-2400 - Pikesville, MD

Sell Your Home With Margaret Rome

Gary

I Love Naked.... was posted back in 2007. Thanks for the reminder. Enjoying the brisk winter and the beauty of all the naked trees.

Jan 11, 2010 02:50 PM

Toula Rosebrock

Diane Turton, Realtors, Forked River, NJ - Lacey Township, NJ

Broker/Sales Associate, Realtor, Lacey Township,

ToulaRosebrock,com

Hi Gary:

I do enjoy the changes of the seasons...

But this year, seems to be colder than usual.

Jan 11, 2010 02:51 PM

Guy Thomas

WR Starkey Mortgage - Colorado Springs, CO

Gary, I like the way you think. I do tire of the constant complaints that it is too hot or too cold. Just accept what it is, and enjoy. You can't change it anyway.

Jan 11, 2010 04:21 PM

Andrea Swiedler

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices New England Properties - New Milford, CT

Realtor, Southern Litchfield County CT

Gary, such a good point. I love taking snow pictures, and nekkid trees are certainly a part of that!

Jan 11, 2010 09:57 PM

Dorie Dillard Austin TX

Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX

NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Hi Gary,

I do welcome the change in seasons and many times wish our seasons were more defined. This year there is no question!! I like your "be patient with life" message..we do need to practice this more often!

Jan 11, 2010 10:38 PM

Gabe Sanders

Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL

Stuart Florida Real Estate

A good time for waiting for the spring, getting lots of work done and rejuvenating the spirit.

Jan 11, 2010 10:58 PM

Cherise Selley

Selley Group Real Estate, LLC - Colorado Springs, CO

Colorado Springs Realtor

Gary...I sense spiritual undertones from nature...From death does sprout life...I really like the presentation of your blogs...Cherise

Jan 11, 2010 11:39 PM

Jo-Anne Smith

Oakville, ON

Good Morning Gary,

Your metaphors are always so thought inspiring....just when I should be getting ready to go to the boat show, I find myself gazing out the window at naked trees.

Jan 12, 2010 12:23 AM

Irene Tron

Valparaiso, IN

Thanks for the well-timed reminder that I needed! One of the things I try to remind myself of in the midst of snow storms is that it's the snow and frigid temperatures that allow the bulb plants to bloom so beautiful in the spring time. In just a few months we will have tulips galore in Indiana and Michigan that are almost impossible to grow successfully in the tropical climates.

Jan 12, 2010 12:35 AM

Kristin Johnston - REALTOR®

RE/MAX Platinum - Waukesha, WI

Giving Back With Each Home Sold!

Gary, I agree....I see a real serenity and beuty in naked trees! I love your earlier post too...looks like my hubby hunting (I wish he would quit anyway!!!)

Jan 12, 2010 01:06 AM

Elizabeth Weintraub Sacramento Broker

Elizabeth Anne Weintraub, Broker - Sacramento, CA

Put 40 years of experience to work for you

Of course a naked tree is beautiful. Because you can clearly see the birds who roost on its branches!

Jan 12, 2010 02:13 AM

Debi Boucher

Real Estate Showcase Photography - Woodland Park, CO

"Realtor Showcase" - Real Estate Photography/Virtual Tours

Gary - I think naked trees are very photogenic, just wish it wasn't so cold for the poor things... LOL Great post!

Debi

Jan 12, 2010 02:57 AM

Petra Norris

Lakeland Real Estate Group, Inc. - Lakeland, FL

Realtor, Lakeland FL Homes for Sale

Gary - you sure know how to put things into perspective and change things from worse to good. I absolutely love it!

Jan 12, 2010 09:48 AM

Chris Ann Cleland

Long and Foster Real Estate - Gainesville, VA

Associate Broker, Bristow, VA

Gary: Good moral to this nature story. And leave it to you to find the inspiration in a naked tree. You're the best.

Jan 12, 2010 10:08 AM

Susan Mangigian

RE/MAX Preferred - West Chester, PA

Chester & Delaware County Homes, Delaware and Ches

A naked tree against a gun metal gray sky. Stark and beautiful. I love that.

Jan 13, 2010 12:58 PM

Dianne Bartlett

Brightside Realty, LLC - Austin, TX

Gary: Nice analogy. I moved to Austin from Dallas and noticed that most of the trees down here keep their leaves all year long. I guess they're a little shy like me!

Jan 19, 2010 11:45 PM