Don't Fence Me In

We were fortunate enough when we moved in to our house to have an empty lot next to us. Of course, we knew it would be only a matter of time before the lot was sold, the trees cut down, and a house built. We just didn't expect it to come so soon. Today, the cutting of the trees began. Although we are both sad, I think Mark is in mourning. He hates when any trees in our neighborhood get cut down. Even if they're dead. I try to console him with the thought that they will plant new trees and in a few years, the trees will be large and shady. But, it's just not the same. So, we will say farewell to our trees and hello to our new neighbors.

The tree line before they started chopping

The saddest sight we've ever seen - the trees getting chopped down

The treeline after

The cleared lot