/tags/m-mmm/Recent content in M+-Mmm on Gromet's Plaza ArchiveHugoen-usMon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2009/08/17/the-secret-of-the-trees/Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000/stories/2009/08/17/the-secret-of-the-trees/<p>It was not quite yet noon on the warm tropical jungle, but there was a flurry of activity in the little village nestled between the mountains.  The mid day meal was almost ready to be served, a welcome break from work in the fields and from fishing in the nearby river.</p> <p>When the meal bell was rung, the workers and their families were quick to hasten to the meal hut, eager to fill their bellies.  As their plates were filled one by one, an older man stood outside on the porch, watching as bowls were filled and as their users promptly walked off to enjoy their meals.</p>