…torn down trees in all their autumn glory. It almost brings tears to my eyes! It was very painful to watch yesterday as they bulldozed the remaining trees on the lot across the street from my home. Two large pine trees and three large maples were ruthlessly bulldozed over. Ah, it was awful!
That’s the area I live in. Just outside the capital beltway in the Washington D.C. suburbs — where being busy is a competitive sport.
The house that use to sit there was not a very happy house. It had a history of police visits and it was a run-down, worn-out, and trashed-up place. I must confess that I wasn’t at all sad to see it be torn down. Land is scarce around here and people buy tear-downs in order to have new, modern homes closer in to the city.
But why did the trees have to suffer? Couldn’t they have left a few around the perimeter?
Hi Jessica!
Thanks so much for stopping by my place and leaving a comment! I love meeting new bloggers. I’ve been quickly looking around your place and I am loving what I’m seeing. A wide variety of posts and of course, photography, our shared passion! I’m going to go add you to my blogroll right now!
And, that is a shame there is no city or county ordinance about preserving healthy trees where you live. Hopefully, the new landowner has some better plans in store!
Thanks so much, Jill! I just recently started following your blog as well – I think I came across it on Mortal Muses. Your pictures are beautiful and I love the idea of making and selling cards from them!
Jessica,
I hope your new neighbors are good ones, even if they don’t seem to appreciate the beauty of trees.
I guess we’ll find out. One bright spot is that I can now get natural light in my kitchen! Of course it is full strong afternoon sun, but it is at least some light. : )