Junipers

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June 2025, placed 2nd in Andrea Dietrich's High Five for June contest

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Junipers symbolized rest and refuge in ancient times.
Elijah, Job, and Jeremiah were drawn to these special trees.
During their worst times, resting beneath them, they pondered life and death.

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Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 7/1/2025 7:51:00 AM

Interesting write Janice. Nice philosophical connection. Congratulations! :)

Ink Empress

Date: 6/26/2025 8:52:00 AM

Very insightful and interesting to read , such historic truth about juniper, i always find junipers beautiful to write about in various ways too and they are such a beauty, your word weaving here is truly engaging and a pleasure to read, congratulations on your win. Sending you light

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/27/2025 4:03:00 PM

Ink, thank you so much for the positive feedback! Janice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 6/24/2025 1:54:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Junipers" write. Many trees and plants have wonderful meanings. Have a blessed day with your win................

Janice Canerdy
Date: 6/24/2025 5:09:00 PM

Paula, thanks a million! Janice