Meadville, PA
I am in Meadville sitting in a Tim Horton’s. It is the only open café with WIFI and I wanted to do a quick post before I head out of town.
My dad died in 2007 and in memorial to his time teaching at Allegheny College the family decided to plant a tree on the campus. I wanted to check on it to see how it was faring and was happy to see that it is in good shape.
My sister Karen knows a lot about trees and gardens and she suggested a Winter King. Here’s a link describing it and it seems an apt choice. (It is cool that the link goes to Penn State’s Extension program as dad got his doctorate in German Literature there.) I especially like how the bark peels off; it kind of reminds me of a sycamore which is a tree I also like. I have been thinking about a long post about my dad which I hope to get to in the next few months. He was a very interesting guy.
Jon Crispin's Notebook 
It’s a wonderful tree, and a beautiful tribute to your dad.
Have a safe trip.
Would enjoy reading more about your dad. Please do post when you can. Lovely tree – sycamores also are a favorite of mine. WIll have to read up on this tree-it’s unfamiliar.
I am always impressed by your photos. You care about every place you visit and so I expected no less of the Winter King representation of your dad; the shedding bark.
Thank you for allowing your readers to live vicariously & see through your eyes. It is always so interesting, respectful, & inspiring.
Lovely, Jon. XOX