The south is home to some of the biggest live oak trees I’ve ever seen. The ones that I remember most fondly are the kind with the gigantic limbs that swoop down close, in some cases all the way, to the ground. It was amazing growing up around these trees and experiencing them as a child. While growing up, my sister and I would climb trees almost on a daily basis. It was fun and yet magical. Every time I see a big live oak tree like that it brings back the best memories!
Fast forward many years later, I’m now in my early 20’s and still climb trees every chance I get. Their roots are set deep into Mother Earth. Being musically gifted )on Native American flute and other instruments) I wanted to write a song that captures the essence of being in that tree – carefree and joyous.
If you’re interested in hearing this song, log on to my website: http://jonnylipford.com and look for “Up in a Tree” from my most recent release, “Turn The Page.”
Hope you enjoy the story. Peace!
Contributed by Jonny Lipford
Treewhispers 
I just looked up your “Up in a Tree” song and was enchanted and was taken back in time:
The first time I fell in love with the flute was hearing it played on a subway platform on my way to college one morning. I was in my usual riding in the subway on a too early morning daze when the subway car door opened and I was awakened from my daze with this wonderful enchanting sound made even more thrilling played underground. I felt I was in heaven and then the doors closed…bittersweet.
Birute Gudauskas
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