COZY CATS -PART 1
I seem to be a cat magnet since they have been a delightful part of so much of my life! It didn’t take long to discover the incredible unique qualities that Jack begin to share with us!
SITKA SCENES III – A SNOWY THANKSGIVING
PHOTOS BY KATHY BIEVER & Lorelie Olson – TEXT BY Lorelie Olson We have had several memorable Thanksgivings in Sitka with Paul and Toni, their friends (both human and canine), our mutual friends Keith and Kathy Biever, and great-grandson Orion. All included delicious food, shopping early for Christmas, and exploring the many delights of Sitka.
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SUSAN REYNOLDS – PAINTER – SERIES III
The goal of my paintings is to lead the viewer into my world of nature thru abstracted images. I paint because I love the process. From color, composition, line, form and intuition. I approach my work with passion and creative choices. Landscapes, birds and animals are my current subject matter. As I paint I commune
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SITKA SCENES II – PHOTOS BY TONI OLSON & LORELIE OLSON – TEXT BY LORELIE OLSON
ALONG THE HARBOR A newly built walkway along the shore of the harbor was a favorite stroll, providing different viewpoints from one end to the other. The rocky shore had a wide variety of plants, shrubs and trees. We especially enjoyed looking at the boats in the harbor; sailboats, power boats and fishing boats including
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PUZZLE & PULL-TOY WOODCARVINGS – BY Carole Parsons
PUZZLES Every little boy loves dragons so I had to make a couple of them. The rest of the puzzles are some of my favorite things. I like to experiment with different animals. Elephants and bears are very popular. Different dog breeds are popular also. PULL TOYS I started out just making the nostalgic pull toys like
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SITKA SCENES – PHOTOS BY TONI OLSON & LORELIE OLSON – TEXT BY LORELIE OLSON
When our son Paul and his wife Toni lived in Sitka, Alaska we visited them several times to enjoy the spectacular scenery and varied outdoor activities. We walked along beaches, mountain trails and harbor walkways at different seasons. Come join us as we explore! AT THE BEACH Everyone enjoys the beach, especially Golden Retrievers like
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OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK V – THANKSGIVING FEASTS FROM 1970-2000 WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS – By Lorelie & Tim Olson
Lorelie and Tim are inviting you to enjoy photos of the Olson family from pictures in the 70’s to the 2000’s taken in 6 different homes.
A MEDLEY OF WOODCARVINGS – BY Carole Parsons
The featured lion certainly is not North American wildlife. I, however, love this lion. Freddie Mercury I love this carving because it seems to capture Freddie’s essence. Freddie, lead singer of the rock band Queen rose to the top of the charts in the seventies and eighties. A versatile and engaging star, he enjoyed
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TUCSON RODEO – DAVID ZEIGLER, PHOTOGRAPHER
INTRODUCTION For too long we humans have dominated the reporting of interactions between ourselves and members of the “animal kingdom.” For this reason I included the thoughts and comments of the horses in a photo essay about events at a Tucson rodeo. Having been around horses for more than three quarters of a century, I
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OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK IV – “FETCH, ROOK” – BY DAVE OLSON
Dave wrote FETCH, ROOK for a chapter in his memoir, BONDED BY WATER but the chapter about Rook wasn’t included in the published book. Now, I have the opportunity to publish in the blog this wonderfully descriptive, humorous, and poignant chapter in the life of Dave & Rook, an extraordinary dog!
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