Cindy Georgakas of Unique Times was smitten by Holly’s Tangle Heart Tree. After I gave her the history of the trees, she wants a tree, but she wanted a heart in her tree similar to the Tangle Heart Tree if possible. The Tangle Heart Tree is unique, but I found what I think is the perfect tree for Cindy. Not only does it have many of its branches making multiple heart shapes, it has a figure of a saint praying where a large branch broke off many years ago. It’s also multi-dimensional, varies from classic cottonwood to, strangely shaped cottonwood depending on which side of the tree you are on.
I named the praying saint Santa Cynthia, thinking there was probably no real Saint Cynthia. I looked her up, and the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary have a listing for Saint Cynthia [Cinthia] [249], sainted on February 8, 2000, who, according to Catholicism.org, “…was an Egyptian girl who was martyred under Decius. Because she would not worship idols, her feet were tied to a horse and she was dragged through the streets.” She has been praying in Cindy’s tree for many years. Long before she became a saint.
You can make out some heart shapes in the 2nd photo and 3rd photo.
Depending on which side of the tree you are on, it has really interesting shapes.
The first photo shows a decent heart shape. Views of Santa Cynthia.
Off Center & Not Even 
Beautiful tree and interesting details. Sad story about Saint Cynthia.
Thanks, Michele. I think Cindy will be happy with the tree. Most saints have sad stories. It goes with the territory.
I am sure she will and yes, the path to sainthood is typically one of tremendous adversity and pain.
Although they are supposed to have miracles associate with them to become saints. I did not see any miracles listed for Cynthia.
Such a lovely tree and so symbolic. Perfect for Cindy. Please don’t take my Tangle Heart Tree away. 🦋
The Tangle Heart Tree is your tree “for ever and ever and ever!”
I adore my Tangle Heart Tree. “Thank you, thank you, thank you” dear Timothy
You are welcome, Holly.
Thank you 😊
A truly lively tree to shape so lovingly.
Thanks, Cheyenne. The trees get there history and in to stories. Fun and magic.
That should have been “their” history. But it is certainly “there” now.
That is a marvellous tree and I can see the mutliplw hearts!
Wonderful.
Thanks, Dale. I need to do a post with trees in fall colors. Your Peach Tree is looking pretty peachy. We also got some wonderful peaches off of it this year.
Effing WP. I hate when they cut the notifications pane short. The End they say… I didn’t get to see this response! Looking forward to seeing all the trees and am so pleased she supplied this year!
WP panes can be such a pain.
WP can be such a pain.
It is a beautiful tree full of character. Nice choice!
Thanks, Lavinia.
Beautiful tree!!
Thanks, Ebar.
Beautiful tree captured beautifully in the camera!!
Thanks, Samruddhi.
Great story and beautifu tree that steels my heart 🙂
Thanks, Rudi.
MY, WHERE DO YOU FIND THESE STUNNERS?! Tooo lovely! It’s enchanting, beguiling and looks like it has a million stories to tell. Sad story about Saint Cynthia.
The bosque along the Rio Grande is full of cottonwoods with lots of stories and secrets. Thank you for the wonderful comment, Sam.
Great post, Tim. Loved the story, trees and your beautiful photographs.
Thanks, Herman.
Aww… that is a beautiful tree, full of hearts and other wonderful shapes. I’m sure Cindy will be very happy!
Thanks, Marina. I think she will.
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The tangle heart tree is lovely. A stand out every time.
Thanks, Shey.
BTW Your tree was in the lavender post, also.
WOW, Timothy! I Love my tree unique Tangle Tree. Yippe!!! So many branches to swing from and meditate in too. It is sooo fitting and uncanny and I am so honored. My real name is Cynthia so you have to know my mother will also be thrilled. My birthday is in Feb and I would not be honoring false Gods. I love all of the branches as it reminds me of all of the tentacles I have out like an octopus and they just keep growing. (sometimes I wish I just had one as it would make life simply but it’s just not me)… so you got that right 🤣 Just yesterday I wrote a poem on branches. I’ll have to post that soon. The hearts are just beautiful and the colors so vivid and like me there are so many angles depending on which way you look at both of us. And I love how the sun is shinning through in the picture… just stunning!
Thank you from the bottom of my heart Dear friend. Does this mean I can use it in my posts?
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I’m really happy you like it, Cindy. I think you are very deserving. Yes you can use it in your posts anytime you like. You can email me and when you need photos and I’ll send them to you.
That’s so kind of you and I appreciate that. Thanks soooo much for that and I’m thrilled to use them… That’s awesome. I put them in my notes but I bet it wouldn’t be the same 1💖
The photos I’ll send you will depend on what you are looking for and the time of the year.
That’s just perfect… thanks again! 💖
P.S.
I mean my Santa Cynthia tree not to be confused with Holly’s Tangle tree 💖💖💖
It was clear.
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Wow! Great pictures of tree!
Thanks, Yellow Cable.
You have a generous heart, Tim. Thank you for my tree – the black bamboo. I treasure this gift. Thank you for your introduction to Cindy!!
You are welcome, Rebecca. The trees are much more fun associated with people.
Congratulations, Cindy!
It’s a gorgeous tree!!!!
You got some great shots and history, Tim.
You are welcome, Resa. But you are the catalyst for all the trees.
I see the word “cat” in catalyst.
That’s us! xx
That is a beautiful tree, with so many interesting hearts and shapes! I haven’t seen my old gnarly tree in a while, just saying! 🙄
Thanks, Tiffany. Your tree is often in the background of sunrise and sunset photos.
Thanks Tim!
Like clouds, trees have the amazing ability to awaken our creativity and in this case to expand my knowledge of a previously unknown saint.
Thanks, Brian.
WOW. that’s awful about St Cynthia. The trees are beautiful though. One of them looked like it has angel wings carved in the trunk!
Thanks, Mia. Those are St Cynthia’s wings.
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A fascinating and inspiring tree. I can’t think of anyone more deserving of having such a tree named in her honor than Cindy! Very interesting history of Saint Cinthia. 🙂
Thanks, Cheryl. When I named the tree for Cindy, I had no idea there was a Saint Cynthia. I didn’t remember Santa Cynthia when we lived in Spain. There are so many saints in Spain. One of my favorites is Santa Tecla (a Roman site in Galicia, Spain). I called Santa Tecla the patron saint of keyboards and computers (telca – key is often short for teclodo – keyboard).
I just listened to the song you and Cindy did…on her blog.
Wonderful!
You are wonderful, Tim! You bring joy to many!
Thanks, Resa. It turned out pretty well. She was pretty amazing in the vocals. She sent me the record sung a cappella that I figured out was in the key of Fm/Ab, and she maintained the key all the way through the song. Untrained singers are usually all over the place in the keys when they sing their own tunes a cappella. Her rhythm was a bit sporadic, to be expected without a metronome, and easy to fix. It was a really quick turn around.
👍👏 👏 You guys did great!!!