I am sorry for the long delay in writing. I’ve actually been very busy at New England Bonsai repotting trees since January (Hitoshi brought back some fine specimens from California then and many needed repotting). I’ve also been busy teaching classes and starting to work in my own collection.
This ume epitomizes the awakening of late winter/spring. My measure of the start of spring is the resounding chorus of peep toads that emerge from their winter slumber. This year they began their singing on the first official day of spring here in New England! I am very anxious to start styling some new shohin material and refining others.
Hopefully I’ll have time to write some more later but, for now, my ear is attentive to the sounds of new life.
April 2, 2008
The cycle begins again
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Good Day John,
Thanks again for a couple of fine events of inspired conversation. Saturday at NBG with Bill was wonderful and the white pines were beautiful. Last night at the Cape Cod Bonsai Club meeting was once again enjoyable listening to you and your experiences with Shimpaku and Black Pine. Your self-enlightenment regarding the pursuit of mastering one species has seriously struck a chord with regards to my own collection and interests. I look forward to many more conversations about this.
Charles
Comment by Charles Orr — May 13, 2008 @ 4:10 pm