This view from the trees comes from a woman in her 40′s currently living in Tokyo, Japan. The tree that I am currently climbing is teaching me about the culture of Japan, the joys and agonies of educational systems, and the blessing of strong limbs. I value education, creativity, compassion and justice. When all four are combined, that’s even better. I do listen more than I talk, but still talk more than I write. Lots of writing projects simmering on the back burner that I need to finish soon.