Here’s a new way to stay in touch with people in a fun and unexpected way.
I have a note in my calendar marking Wheaton’s village anniversary of being incorporated as a village in 1859. It’s just a fun little tidbit I keep track of because my brother, Erik, lives in Wheaton. Plus, it’s the town right next door. So, every year, I wish Erik a Happy Wheaton Day.
This got me thinking: what if I went through my address book and looked up the incorporation anniversaries of all the towns my friends and family live in?
Then, on the day of the town’s anniversary, I could send them a quick email wishing their town a happy birthday. To make it more interesting, I’d ask them about one of their favorite trees in their town. It could be a tree in their own yard, a majestic tree in a local park, or even a simple tree along their daily walk.
It’s a small way to spark a conversation, connect with people in a unique way, and maybe even learn about some amazing trees along the way. Who knows? Maybe I’ll start compiling a collection of favorite trees from different towns.
Would you respond to an email like this? And do you have a favorite tree in your town?
Very creative! I live in Chicago which was incorporated on March 4, 1837. I have a few favorite trees here, but maybe my favorite is Gingko
Ooo. I love ginkgo trees. Is there one in particular in Chicago that you like?
I have a favorite in Chicago. 2237 West Giddings Street (streetview of the ginkgo). On November 23, 2010 there was a plethora of bright yellow ginkgo leaves on the ground at this tree (my image on Flickr). I picked them up and pressed them into a book. They became the leaves that I used in the art project, “Yellow Ginkgo Leaves on _____.“