After a winter, wooly Rex has allowed me to catch and saddle him, my brother Jerry rides Rex in front of our home in Parkland, Washington. […]
OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK III – UNCATCHABLE REX, A HORSE – BY – TIM OLSON Read More »
In Part 2 & 3 of the SALMON JOURNEY posts taken from Ken’s writingS, I’ve focused on what Ken finds disturbing about human behavior. The title of this poem does not fully reflect the meaning the poem. The poem selected does lead the reader to consider an alternative direction for humans and the potential for transcendence into a different way of living.
SALMON JOURNEY IV -KEN OLSON’S POEM ON NATURE, EVOLUTION, HUMANS, AND BEAUTY Read More »
The featured artist in our first virtual quilt show is Judy Sternberg, a long-time quilter and member of Plain Lazy Quilters. Judy has a special talent for choosing fabrics, colors and design elements; she is also noted for her skills in stitching and appliqué. Her quilting has resulted in useful as well as beautiful fiber art, including table runners, wall hangings, baby quilts, and bed quilts.
ENJOY THE SHOW!
JUDY STERNBERG – QUILTER – A VIRTUAL QUILT SHOW Read More »
The garden in back of our new home already had many of the zen elements found in Japanese gardens. A sense of an enclosure and privacy was created by tall fences along the north and south property lines, and a “bower” of maple branches arched over a sitting area on the lower deck. Mature plants
OLSON GARDENS III – DEVELOPING AN INFORMAL JAPANESE GARDEN – BY – LORELIE OLSON Read More »
Always rewarding to have bluebirds frequent our feeders. Here are two talking it over perched on the rim of a water bowl. The bowl is right beside the feeder so all their needs are met in close proximity!!!
KEITH OLSON – PHOTOGRAPHER – SERIES IV Read More »
As Tim and I sat in our entry basking in the spring morning sushine, we could see that our heucheras and hellebores along the sidewalk border were still looking fresh and colorful. A short walk along the sidewalk revealed blooming primroses, daffodils, and tulips under the maple, with a “peekaboo” view of the grassy square
OLSON GARDENS II – REDESIGNING A CITY ENTRY GARDEN – PART 2 – BY LORELIE OLSON Read More »
Spirit, a special Golden Retriever, loves everyone, and everyone loves Spirit! She enjoys playing with kids and other dogs, but also likes to snuggle up to adult friends for relaxing ear rubs.
“SPIRITLIFTERS” II – SPIRIT & HER FRIENDS – TONI OLSON & LORELIE OLSON Read More »
In the essay, A SOCIO-ECONOMIC MYTH OF THE FALL, Ken adds meaning to last week’s post on MAKING SENSE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR. Although brief, in this essay Ken searches for the causes of inequality that exist between humans and the results of that inequality. My notes are intended to further clarify what Ken means in this essay and preface the direction of Ken’s thought that will come in future posts.
SALMON JOURNEY III – WHY SHOULD MAN WANT MORE THAN HE NEEDS? BY KEN OLSON Read More »
Spirit, a Golden Retriever puppy born in the fall of 2018, has experienced an eventful first year of life. Follow her adventures beginning in Sitka, Alaska and continuing in Plain, Washington.
“SPIRITLIFTERS” I- BY TONI OLSON & LORELIE 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. I have read at many local poetry venues and am a member of Seattle Poets Table. My first book, If the Moon Came Out Only Once
CATHY ROSS – POET – “IF THE MOON ONLY CAME OUT ONCE A MONTH” Read More »
