Hi, it’s me, the Tree. My scribe tells me people have been asking about me. It’s good to know that many of you have concerns about my welfare. If you’re reading this, it means we both made it through another winter. I think you’ll agree, however, it really wasn’t much of a winter compared to some that have occurred during the 100 or so years I’ve been here. If you check on me, you’ll notice that my very top branches have leafed out quite well. So have the bottom branches, but the others are taking longer to realize it’s spring time again. I hope they join us quickly so I can show my best appearance.
Special thanks to those of you that were concerned a few months ago when some excavation equipment appeared here. I admit, I also was concerned, but as it evolved, they were only working on water main improvement along the road. So I invite you to join me in looking forward to a nice summer that we can all enjoy.
Just a reminder in case you have forgotten, I am in the middle of a field on the east side of North Union Street (Rt. 259) across from Barefoot Plaza, about a quarter-mile north of Spencerport. Give me a quick glance and greeting when you drive by.
Note: “Tree Talk” is a series of reflections on life written by Joe Reinschmidt who gives a ‘voice’ to an old sycamore located in an open field on the east side of Route 259 north of Spencerport’s Terry Taylor Elementary School.
