The Trees So High

A tree stump in Central Park's North Wood, about 15 feet tall, puts forth bright green shoots (above, below).

Little did I know when taking these photos that something awful had happened and that last Sunday morning I would hear some terrible, terrible, heart-breaking news.

I cannot yet bring myself to write about what has happened -- I can barely believe it is true, but it is -- I suppose in time I will be able to say more.