We celebrate Sue’s 80th birthday with a special post about memorable Presidents’ Holidays at Lake Quinault Lodge.
FOR SUE T’S 80th BIRTHDAY – LAKE QUINAULT MEMORIES – By Lorelie & Tim Olson Read More »
Lorelie and I invite you to join us in a walk though the seasons and appreciate the evergreen and deciduous trees that surround and tower over us in SHADY GROVE.
OLSON GARDENS X – THE TREES OF SHADY GROVE By Lorelie & Tim Olson Read More »
Cathy’s poetry is a continuing presence in the NESTER blog. We are pleased to offer another of her poems that explores her life and its relationship to nature.
CATHY ROSS – POET – “MY LIFE IN FIVE TREES” Read More »
Olson birthday & Memorial Day retreats! SUCH FUN! Swimming, croquet, campfires, hikes, rafting, eating, drinking, visiting on the patio.
OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK VII – MINI-REUNIONS IN SHADY GROVE – By Lorelie Olson Read More »
Lorelie and I brought Tricia home in September of 1964. She was the first of 9 Golden Retriever SPIRITLIFTERS in the Olson family Golden Retrievers were a relatively unknown breed then but the loving qualities and the beautiful conformation that endeared her to us would soon make the breed known for being the perfect companion dog.
Within Tricia’s first year, she became a welcomed presence in our extended family’s and friends’ homes. When Lorelie and I flew to Virginia for a vacation with Dave and Betty Olson’s family, Tricia also had a vacation with Grandpa and Grandma Olson in the Skagit Valley. The post is the letter Tricia with Grandpa’s help sent to us in Virginia.
SPIRITLIFTERS V – TRICIA & GRANDPA ROY OLSON HAVE A “DOG’S BALL” By Roy Olson Read More »
Our gardens in Ponderosa and Everett attract a variety of birds, butterflies and bees. Key attractions afor the beds are several water features, while the butterflies and bees appreciate bright blossoms! Join us as we visit these garden habitats in high summer.
OLSON GARDENS IX – GARDEN HABITATS FOR BIRDS, BUTTERFLIES & BEES -By Lorelie Olson Read More »
Meet Agnes, an ordinary gray tabby with an extraordinary talent for mischief and adventure.
If you missed Chapter 1, you might want to read it to find out how the Rasmussens had to decide what to do with a stow-away cat.
If you read Chapters 1 – 7, read on and enjoy the Rasmussens arrival home and Agnes’s planning for future adventures.
A NOVEL – AGNES ON THE MOVE – CHAPTER 8 – By Tim & Lorelie Olson Read More »
We soon found our neighbors friendly, helpful and ready to enjoy spontaneously gathering together for afternoon happy hours, potlucks, and conversations about our community, PONDEROSA. Within a few months we became involved with the PONDEROSA COMMUNITY CLUB and our circle of friends grew to include property owners through out the community. We were on our way to becoming “locals.”
SHADY GROVE VI – CELEBRATIONS & HOLIDAYS WITH NEIGHBORS – by Tim & Lorelie Olson Read More »
Meet Agnes, an ordinary gray tabby with an extraordinary talent for mischief and adventure.
If you missed Chapter 1, you might want to read it to find out how the Rasmussens had to decide what to do with a stow-away cat.
If you read Chapter 1 – 6, read on and enjoy a crab feast with Agnes.
A NOVEL – AGNES ON THE MOVE – CHAPTER 7 – BY LORELIE & TIM OLSON Read More »
A Pacific Northwest native, I have been writing poetry over 40 years. My poems reflect a woman’s journey through the later years, with recurring themes of loss and renewal.
Tim’s comment: Cathy’s poem THE PARTY features another theme in her poetry. Cathy takes what could have been an irritating event when discovering a mess guests had left behind them and turns the mess into a delightful description of mice having a good time. Do we really know that mice don’t have fun while making a mess for us?
CATHY ROSS – POET – “THE PARTY” Read More »
