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a2z: The letter is ‘W’ for Willow and Wendell

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Diana Brandmeyer
Crooked Willow

 This willow tree fascinates me. We planted the small twig of a thing the year our youngest son was confirmed. 


In the summer the branches dip to the ground creating the perfect place to sit on a blanket and pretend. I can do that because I’m a writer, otherwise people might think it a bit odd to see an  woman under the tree staring up at this:

The way the branches twist and turn makes me think of mind mapping a story. The outer beauty of the tree makes me think of people. The way we present a nice outside appearance, but inside we’re twisted, knotted and dying in ways no one knows about. 


Wendell doesn’t see all of the things I do.



 He sees birds. 

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8 thoughts on “a2z: The letter is ‘W’ for Willow and Wendell”

  1. Shelley Ledfors says:
    October 29, 2011 at 12:15 pm

    Oh, how great! I love willows, and the connection you made of the branches / mind map is great! –So is Wendell!

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  2. Niki Turner says:
    October 26, 2011 at 6:42 pm

    WOW! I had no idea a weeping willow would grow that quickly!
    And yes, I got to Wendell's perspective on the situation and cracked up. : )

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  3. Diana Lesire Brandmeyer says:
    October 26, 2011 at 8:56 am

    Glad I made some of you laugh at the end.

    Diana, what a wonderful dream. I could see a willow as a great wedding spot. Now I have a book idea running through my mind. 🙂
    Laury, it would be fun to have another writer sit under the tree and make up stories with me. 🙂

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  4. Barbara Lynn Culler says:
    October 26, 2011 at 7:47 am

    Willows are lovely trees! Love how you switched gears at the end! I LOL-ed!

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  5. Laury says:
    October 25, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    What an awesome tree! I would love to sit under it and think with you or look at the birds with Wendell:) Both sound very relaxing…

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  6. Diana Dart says:
    October 25, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    I've always had a thing for willows… dreamed of getting married under one as a girl 🙂 Love the kitty at the end.

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  7. Rita Garcia says:
    October 25, 2011 at 12:00 pm

    Oh, I LOVE willow trees. One of my favorite summertime places was under my grandmother's willow tree. Wonderful post and sweet memories!

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  8. Melissa Henson says:
    October 25, 2011 at 11:30 am

    You had me in deep thought and nailed me with the Wendell comment! I loved it!

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