If you’ve ever found yourself driving through the streets of Southern California in spring, jaw dropped, eyes wide, possibly swerving a little (don’t worry, we won’t tell), you’ve probably encountered the dramatic, flamboyant, no-apologies-given Jacaranda tree.

Memorial Day invites us to reflect on service, not just in the military sense, but in the many ways people dedicate their lives to something bigger than themselves.

The Trees Are Calling We each have a calling in our hearts and minds that drives us to better this world. Some care for the sick, and...