you’re a young child again. thanksgiving has just ended and your view from the backseat window is now bedazzled from all of the decorated homes and businesses.

you’ve been anticipating this evening all day.
as you pull into the tree tent parking lot, you’re already trying to catch a glimpse of them all. what is it about trying to pick the perfect tree? you browse down every aisle, scanning each tree.
will it fit? are there any voids? are the branches strong enough to support your special novelty ornaments?

you check for dry pine needles by stroking a few branches. it’s as if you’re shaking hands to introduce yourself. as you continue to browse, you keep smelling your hands. why is pine so comforting?

your annual tree decorating ritual is now complete. every day, you pass by your beautiful tree adorned with so many special memories and stories. you can’t help but feel relaxed and appreciative with this intimate, room-filling aroma.