“The trees are described in ritual terms; in the relationship of old and young, the old trees have an grave air and ceremonial, exhibiting the Buddha-quality of compassion; the young trees are appropriately unassuming and charming.“

The Pine is a favorite subject, loved for its sinuosity, sturdiness and venerable age. The symbolism which developed around it added meaning to its decorative qualities. Its association with the drago, a primary symbol of power, made the pine also a symbol of the Yang force and vitalizing spirit (chi) of Heaven, By analogy it also represents the inner resources of man.”  The Way of Chinese Painting, Mai Mai Sze

We are at a crucial crossroads the choice is ours. We put the demand on the industry and on our vehicles, therefore we pollute the air. We need to search for energy alternatives that put less demand on the consumption of fossil fuels, use public transportation, drive energy efficient vehicles, carpool,walk short distances rather than drive, recycle energy intensive products, only we can prevent the decline of the northern forest. Written in 1991