I love to watch my kids stand under the tree and munch on (fruit). It's a constant pleasure to see them get past the bumps and spots on the fruit to realize it's as good as -- or better than -- store-bought.

The program is set up to encourage kids to read for pleasure and to target kids who may not have had the opportunity to pet or be around horses.

The kids all love the movie.

I was very upset when I found the tree in that condition, damaged by the storm. But now it's alive again.

Tie yourself into the tree, that's No. 1.

I recently turned fifty, which is young for a tree, midlife for an elephant, and ancient for a quarter miler, who's son now says, "Dad, I just can't run the quarter with you anymore unless I bring something to read."