Think of the biggest tree you ever saw… The image of the trunk of a tree is one of stability, durability, deep-roots and unwavering strength. It provides protection. It’s sturdy. Unless there is a lightning storm or a chainsaw wielding maniac, you’d likely feel pretty darn safe curled up in the large boughs of a wise, old, gentle tree. Now look up the tree – higher – to where the branches begin to thicken and narrow. Follow the limbs with your eyes to where the twigs reach out and the leaves get deep. It gets harder to see where one twig stops and another starts....

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Sometime last fall my husband found out that in the new season of American Idol, Shania Twain would be making an appearance as a celebrity judge. We’re pretty avid Idol watchers (and sometimes cringers during the audition rounds) so once the new season started, my husband waited with an especially perked ear to find out when Shania would be on the show. Since last week, he’s been like a little girl crushing on a Jonas Brother (he denies this, but I’m positive.) and tonight was wringing his hands in joyful Mr. Smithers sort of anticipation. ‘Shania is going to be on Idol....