"Then I realized the vine was doing what a vine does, grasp, climb, repeat. " What an introspective story. It reminds me of the willow tree that was once in my neighborhood, but the owner had it cut down (from where it once stood in their front yard), I'm guessing, because of the long overflowing willows that grew so plentiful. Duh? What did they expect? I love nature, and especially trees. Thanks :-)