general melancholy

“Most people think sequoias survive because they're massive. But that's not even close to the real reason. If you’ve ever had the privilege standing beside one of these giants, you’ll find it hard NOT to think of resilience. These trees can live through... See more

The thinner tree was cut years ago and the big one has been holding and feeding it since then. They "wake up" together in the spring and "go to sleep" together in the autumn. This natural phenomenon is known as inosculation.