Summer sunshine beckons us to enjoy the season! Whether you prefer active pursuits or crave relaxation, we invite you to share in a variety of “FUNSUN” activities with friends and family.
FUN IN THE SUN – Summer Sunshine Beckons Us Outside! Read More »
Carole writes “. . . this island has cast a spell over me.” For “fisherfolk” this is not an uncommon emotion. Whether it’s making a living fishing, and, perhaps, living on a boat or an island, it’s a “spell”. My brother Ken used to say, “Three days out to sea on a fishing boat and all the world falls away.” All of life is centered on the sea, the boat and catching fish.
Carole calls this spell “crazy”. It is also “romantic”. Nothing will quell this urge to leave the world behind except to set a compass course north to Alaska and scoff at those ashore who note that the catch predictions are “iffy” this year.
Tim
LETTERS FROM ALASKA 9 – “BUY A FISHING BOAT?” Read More »
Adolescence, that time of life when what is desired, what is possible, and often what is acceptable are far apart – each from the other. In Summer Movie, the poet is an adult reflecting back to a time in her life when what her mother expected from her and for her finds what is desired unimaginable.
Cathy’s poem is both humorous and poignant at the same time. Didn’t we all, girl or boy, at some time in teenage years want the impossible?
“SUMMER MOVIE” A Cathy Ross Poem Read More »
The NESTER invites you to enjoy a sampler of special Fourth of July events that are local traditions in Seattle. Edmonds, and Everett. Join our photographer friends as they record festive scenes to celebrate the holiday!
“A FESTIVE 4TH” IN SEATTLE, EDMONDS, & EVERETT Read More »
Mike Cohen, poet, story teller, and novelist, returns to the NESTER with a poem he describes as “ . . . perhaps a country western ballad in search of music”. Mike adds, “I like it.” We also like it and so will you. Although this is the first “country western ballad” included in the NESTER, we do have avid country music fans receiving this email. So, this is for you!
Mike’s poems, short stories and novel excerpts have appeared in several literary magazines. In addition to writing award winning short stories selected for publication, his stories have been anthologized and reviewed.
“BACK WHERE I BELONG” – A Poem by Mike Cohen Read More »
I invite you to continue exploring the emotions elicited through the wonderful photographs shared by my friends. WATER MOODS II focuses on the allure of the sea and the varied responses of humans to its fascinating aspects. – Lorelie
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Lorelie & I didn’t meet Stan on the deck of a sail boat. We met Mary & Stan in Beaver Valley, located on the eastern slopes of the Cascades where each of us owned a vacation cabin. Didn’t take long before we discovered each had a history with sailboats and had experienced sailing adventures that filled hours of conversation. Was it written in the stars that eventually Stan and I would find ourselves hoisting the sails on Freyja for a “ONCE IN A LIFETIME SAIL”?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, STAN – “A ONCE IN A LIFETIME SAIL” Read More »
Social activities, short trips to Ponderosa, celebrations with family, and several musical experiences filled Lorelie’s & Tim’s lives with memorable experiences! The spring’s three months flew by and included time for watching the birds winging north for the summer.
SPRING HIGHLIGHTS WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS Read More »
You are invited to spend time today reading Cathy Ross’s
new poem, EQUILIBRIUM and revisiting Mike Cohen’s poem ARISE.
EQUILIBRIUM, and ARISE, speak to those times when we are in transition from one stage in our lives to another. During those times, we often find ourselves uncertain and confused. What we are doing isn’t working and what lies ahead is puzzling and causes anxiety. While EQUILIBRIUM’S subject is about those anxious times, ARISE is a call to action. You and I must “dig” deep and find the courage to sing a new “song”.
You will find Mike’s poem, ARISE in the FEATURED posts in the menu.
“EQUILIBRIUM” A Cathy Ross Poem Read More »
Whether calm or turbulent, in the smallest pond or part of thundering waterfalls, water holds a fascination for us and evokes different moods from serenity and meditation to excitement and danger.
“WATER MOODS” IN WORDS AND PICTURES Read More »
