...standing tall

This silver maple in my backyard is unbelievably tall, wide and just plain huge.  Planted in 1941 as I have been told by the "planter", it has thrived and grown to quite the majestic tree.  Standing tall in the cold of winter, I can't help but admire it's determination to live and thrive.  Hey, it's a tree.............I know that.....but it's also amazing.