Ms. Aspen wasn’t such a bad old soul, you know.  There aren’t enough of her kind who will risk offending you by telling you the truth.

Why, after her brusque speeches, I even got to liking the old spinster a bit.

See the outline of tree trunks on the right side of the painting?  You’ve guessed it!  There will be more of her worthy clan—-aspens—-by the next time you check out this blog.