Food for Thought

Hannah, the Co-Chief Leaf and I had a conversation earlier, and I think it can be of respite to all of us in this busy season of preparation:

Hannah Dorr:but let's not get ahead of ourselves: we have a LOT of preparing to do.

David CollettOh, definitely. Sometimes, I get really discouraged, and I think "What's the point in this leaf business, anyway?" And then I think of it. And it just becomes, it become so real, you know? The crisp wind on my face, the smell of anticipation, the subtle sway of the trees as they look forward to their reunion And those moments, rare as they are, are the most profound motivators.

Hannah Dorrso powerful, david. so powerful. thank you for sharing.

A Quick Update

Hi Everyone,

We're T-15 days from the Great Leaf Return. These next couple of weeks will no doubt be some of the busiest in our lives, but the most rewarding. Our GLR (Great Leaf Return) team, called the "BUDDies" are busier than Santa's elves, and are preparing a smorgasbord of activities. Right now the choreography is being planned.

Yet, with all the hubbub surrounding this event, I would like to challenge all of us--myself and the BUDDies included--to take a step back and realize the impact that the GLR (Great Leaf Return) will have on our lives.

I'm in the process of contacting Hallmark to get greeting cards for the event, because I haven't seen them displayed in stores. You'd think that they'd want to get those cards out much earlier than they do. I guess things have changed in our era, with the Internet and Electronic Mail and all.

I'd like to share a quote before signing off, and the quote is from me. "My purpose isn't to create a new holiday, but merely to help the world recognize one that is already in existence."

Bustling with Excitement,

David "Oak and Maple" Collett

CLO (Chief Leaf Officer)