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Sunday, January 02, 2011

Where the palm trees grow



The boulevard leading into and away from the Harlingen airport is lined with palm trees. There are palms adorning the terminal entrance as well. Something about the palm trees lining the entrance and the terminal take a person's mind to relaxing, comforting thoughts. They invite one to continue right on down the boulevard to the white sand beaches of South Padre Island.


Flying or driving into Orlando is a sight to see. Everything is lush and green. The main roads surrounding the airport are planted with many different kinds of trees and plants. But the way leading to Disney World is breathtakingly beautiful. The lanes sport palm trees all the way from the center of town to the amusement park. It makes one feel that there is no other moment to be lived in than the present one. Breezes are warm. Thoughts are of relaxation and pleasure.

Pictures of the countries along the equator are so inviting. They beckon a person to come and enjoy the climate and the easy atmosphere found in its forests and beaches. There, palm trees' broad leaves sway in the sunshine laden with coconuts, mesmerizing one with those laid-back feelings.


As the new year begins its unveiling of events, I have palm trees lining my thoughts. Well... not really palm trees, but mesmerizing thoughts that take my breath away. They yield the same effect as the warm breezes, relaxing atmosphere, and coconuts and broad leaves gently swaying in the sun. These pleasurable thoughts are blended into my soul, stored deep within, trapped in the chambers of my heart. No matter what happens this coming year, there will be nothing better than the palm trees lining my thoughts today.

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