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Category Archives: Palm

Why Death is Like the Banana Tree

Spirit of Trees Posted on March 30, 2012 by BostonTerrierNovember 16, 2013

A Tale from Madagascar As Retold by Erica Helm Meade God wanted the first man and woman to be able to choose the kind of death they would have. One day he asked, “Would you prefer to die like the … Continue reading →

Posted in Africa, Banana, Healing/Consolation, Madagascar, Palm, Parables/Wisdom Tales

The Sesame Seed and the Date Palm Tree

Spirit of Trees Posted on March 30, 2012 by BostonTerrierMay 6, 2012

A Tale from Egypt as Retold by Erica Helm Meade There was once a king who often sailed up and down the Nile. One day while returning to port, he saw a fisherwoman knee deep in the water, casting out … Continue reading →

Posted in Egypt, Environmental Stewardship, Healing/Consolation, Humor, Palm, Parables/Wisdom Tales
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