Is It Just Me? Or Do You Talk To Your Tree?

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I know, I know. You probably think your fellow MyLotter has gone off the deep end now. But I just have to ask. Maybe it's because I have a deep respect for nature or something and many might resent the idea that so many trees are cut down yearly for that Christmas tree. I know one neighbor of mine gives me a lecture about that. But the way I figure it, well, like, since so many trees are cut down for and as Christmas trees, by my getting one, I'm "saving" a tree to at least give it a good home where it will be loved and nurtured. In years past, whenever I've gotten my Christmas tree, I never really decorate it right away, but let it stand proudly in the official Christmas tree corner of the living room without any decorations for awhile. And every year, I talk to it. Yes, folks, I talk to it, and **gasps** will even give it a hug every time I pass by it. This year is no exception, for this year has been truly special.. I didn't even think I could have a tree due to tight finance, but thanks to very special MyLot "elves" or faeries I managed not to get one but in a sense two trees...and you can see that story in my discussion about "My Christmas Miracle"--the smaller tree isn't really a tree in the true sense but a potted plant of a rosemary plant decorated Christmas=y style, while the other is a bonafide tree. And like I said through the kindness and open, loving hearts of fellow MyLotters, some of whom I will perhaps never know the identity of bringing this little miracle about. So, yes, you better believe I'm talking to those trees...LOL...and hugging them. I ask them are you thirsty, and feel to see if they need watering, and yes, I'm hugging them. Okay, by now you might think this MyLotter, Me, is a bit touched by now. But it works! I swear it! My trees always seem to last a really long time when I talk to them, as opposed to someone who might get a tree and once placed and decorated, never give it a second thought except to thing it an inanimate part of the home without feelings. Hey, they've actually made studies that plants that are talked to thrive better. So fellow MyLotters, for those of you who have real Christmas trees, or at least have in the past..do you "talk" to your tree? Praise it's beauty, respect it? Do you love it for the beauty and warmth it gives at this time of year? Or...gasps...am I completely dingy?? Bats in my belfry? Uh...certifiable??