SHADY GROVE – II – BY LORELIE & TIM OLSON
IN 1995 WE FOUND OUR NEW HOME IN PONDEROSA IN THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS.
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A VIRTUAL QUILT SHOW – BY- GINA WILKINS
Gina WILKINS quilts are noted for her original designs and use of color, as well as her choice of interesting and often unusual fabrics, such as batik. Her favorite technique is “needle turn appliqué,” used in many of her projects. Although her favorite quilts are made for children, Gina’s versatile talents also result in stunning table runners, bench covers, bed and lap quilts, and wall hangings.
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OLSON GARDENS IV – AUTUMN COLOR IN A COUNTRY GARDEN – BY LORELIE OLSON
As we developed our country garden a priority was to have the garden beautiful in all seasons. Alan Lacy’s THE GARDEN IN AUTUMN was an inspiration for us. He convinced us that autumn was an important garden season, especially in the country.
Alan Lacy wrote “In autumn, above every other season, it is possible to have a great harmony between the garden and the larger landscape of fields and meadows and roadsides.”
We invite you to enjoy our garden in autumn!
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OLSON FAMILY SCRAPBOOK III – UNCATCHABLE REX, A HORSE – BY – TIM OLSON
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.
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SALMON JOURNEY IV -KEN OLSON’S POEM ON NATURE, EVOLUTION, HUMANS, AND BEAUTY
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.
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JUDY STERNBERG – QUILTER – A VIRTUAL QUILT SHOW
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!
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OLSON GARDENS III – DEVELOPING AN INFORMAL JAPANESE GARDEN – BY – LORELIE OLSON
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
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KEITH OLSON – PHOTOGRAPHER – SERIES IV
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!!!
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OLSON GARDENS II – REDESIGNING A CITY ENTRY GARDEN – PART 2 – BY LORELIE OLSON
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
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“SPIRITLIFTERS” II – SPIRIT & HER FRIENDS – TONI OLSON & LORELIE OLSON
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.
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