Join Lee and Roger on two short journeys to view two of our most famous displays of spring color: to Mt. Vernon in Skagit County with its daffodil fields and the University of Washington campus in Seattle with its blooming cherry trees.
SPRING COLOR IN POETRY AND PICTURES – Lee lageschulte – Photographer; Haiku poetry Read More »
I had met Hans, a salmon troller and Sitka resident, at a party at Paul’s and Toni’s home in Sitka. When I stood next to his docked troller, the Patience, I tried to imagine fishing the North Pacific Ocean in a twenty-five foot boat. Recently, I mentioned to Paul and Toni that I was looking for photos to accompany Carole’s LETTERS FROM ALASKA that we would be publishing in the NESTER. Paul responded that he had two folders of photos from Hans that I might like to check out. I had no idea what a treat waited for me and that I would have the opportunity to share his stunning photography with you.
Do take this opportunity to visually experience Southeast Alaska’s outer coast in pictures from a photographer who has fished on the ocean for many years.
Welcome to LETTERS FROM ALASKA 3 and to a new experience for you and for us on the NESTER blog. We are taking an already published book, FISHING FOR COURAGE, and excerpting letters from Carole to her sister, Mary, included in the book. We encourage you to read this insightful book filled with adventures on Alaska’s Outer Coast and vivid descriptions of the land and sea.
Having fished several salmon seasons in Alaska, these letters are also a poignant reminder of how Lorelie and I communicated when we were separated from each other during the summers not that many years ago! How well I remember coming to town from the fishing grounds and running to the post office to retrieve letters for me and the crew!
We thank Carole for sharing these letters with you!
LETTERS FROM ALASKA 3 – By Carole Gibb Read More »
Carole Gibb’s LETTERS FROM ALASKA 1 reached one hundred twenty readers! She continues the series with a second letter about the ending of a day’s fishing off the coast of Alaska.
LETTERS FROM ALASKA 2 – By Carole Gibb Read More »
Colorful blooms and shiny new leaves are sure signs of spring, no matter what the weather! You are welcome to join Lee as she and her camera capture brilliant hues found in tiny crocus and exuberant bouquets of large shrubs and trees.
LEE LAGESCHULTE – PHOTOGRAPHER – “WELCOME SPRING” Read More »
Join Lee and Roger for the final photographic visit to the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. These photographs provide inspiration for outdoor living as the spring weather brings some longer and warmer afternoons. Enjoy the ideas for garden structures and comfortable furnishings on decks and patios!
We are delighted to introduce you to a new series in the NESTER written by Carole Gibb. In these excerpts from her memoir FISHING FOR COURAGE, Carole writes letters to her sister, Mary, describing new experiences fishing and living in Southeastern Alaska’s outer coast and her response to them. Her descriptions of being new to Alaska life are vivid, honest, and often quite funny!
LETTERS FROM ALASKA – By Carole Gibb Read More »
Lee’s photographs celebrate the clouds spreading across the sky above Edmonds harbor.The post begins on a cloudless day and continues with photos of late winter cumulus clouds. Throughout the post, thoughtful quotations focus on clouds.
“CLOUDS ABOVE EDMONDS HARBOR” – Photographs By Lee Lageschulte Read More »
Lee welcomes you to another photographic tour of the Northwest Flower and Garden Show. The tour will include landscapes, and feature the use of natural materials that can be adapted for home gardens.
Patricia Hammill writes, “I started writing poetry when I was nine years old. My mother had friends who were poets, my aunts wrote poetry, and I had wonderful teachers in school who not only wrote poetry but promoted poetry. Also, I had friends who enjoyed “playing with words.” Writing poetry seemed natural.”
We are pleased to offer you two brief humorous poems by Patricia.!
PATRICIA HAMMILL – POET -“ON GROWING OLDER TOGETHER: gRAY MATTER” & “VOCABULARY DRILL” Read More »
