Join Lee and Roger on their Portside excursions as they celebrate warm sunny weather and special occasions. Experience the sights of the Edmonds docks and beach during low tides, and enjoy the views from Seattle’s Elliott Bay Marina.
Lee Lageschulte – Photographer -“PORTSIDE PORTFOLIO” Read More »
Since this photo was taken in 2012 when Tim & I lived in Ponderosa, near Plain, there have been many changes in our home, “Shady Grove”. These include new residents, home improvements, mature plants and two Golden Retrievers who have replaced our former companion, Lacey.
VISITING HOME – “SHADY GROVE” – By Lorelie Olson Read More »
Spring is a spectacular time in the East Cascade foothills, with blossoming fruit trees, shrubs and trees leafing out in shades of green, and showy, colorful wildflowers. Sunny, warm days encourage leisurely drives through the foothills and walks to lakeside beaches.
You are invited to join neighbors Maureen and Toni and enjoy the sights they capture with their cameras during this special season!
SPRING IN THE CASCADE FOOTHILLS – Photographers Maureen mitchell & Toni Olson Read More »
You are invited to join Lee and Roger on the second part of their spring tulip trip, this time to the Skagit County destination called ROOZENGAARDE. This family-owned farm was founded in 1947 by Dutch immigrant William Roozen, on five acres, but today both family and acreage have greatly increased!
TULIP TRIPS II “ROOZENGAARDE” – Photos – Lee lageschulte – Text – Lorelie Olson Read More »
I love little birds and Spring! With that as inspiration I recently took a delightful online class from The Wild Ink Workshop with an English Artist, Lucia Leyfield, on making little illustrative books (4 1/4”x5 1/2”) with a bird theme. I learned a “trouser” book format using one sheet of paper to make the base then adding pages with different techniques in watercolor, colored pencil, ink and paint pens to complete the project.
What fun I had creating each page! I hope these pages bring a smile to your face like they do mine.😊
TRACEY SIEDENBURG – ARTIST – “LITTLE BIRD BOOK TO CELEBRATE SPRING” Read More »
Join Lee and Roger as they tour the colorful spring tulip fields in Mount Vernon. “Tulip Town” is their first destination on a pilgrimage to savor these iconic displays.
TULIP TRIPS I – “TULIP TOWN” – Photos – Lee Lageschulte -Text – Lorelie Olson Read More »
Pause for a minute or two and imagine that after a life lived near people, stores and highways, you find yourself in a small cabin on a remote island accessed only by water, a dense forest, and, yes, grizzly bears. Imagine that! That’s what Carole did when the expected money from salmon fishing didn’t pan out. Why would she do that? Carole’s memoir, FISHING FOR COURAGE, gives us clues to answers to that question.
LETTERS FROM ALASKA 4&5 -By Carole Gibb Read More »
Spring is a heady time of year, exciting our senses with color, fragrance, and the sweet sounds of birdsong. Gardens come alive again with fountains and wind chimes. No wonder that composers have long paid tribute to the season and its romantic appeal! Join Lee and Lorelie as they explore the special beauties of this long awaited spring!
Join Lee and Roger on two short journeys to view two of our most famous displays of spring color: to Mt. Vernon in Skagit County with its daffodil fields and the University of Washington campus in Seattle with its blooming cherry trees.
SPRING COLOR IN POETRY AND PICTURES – Lee lageschulte – Photographer; Haiku poetry Read More »
I had met Hans, a salmon troller and Sitka resident, at a party at Paul’s and Toni’s home in Sitka. When I stood next to his docked troller, the Patience, I tried to imagine fishing the North Pacific Ocean in a twenty-five foot boat. Recently, I mentioned to Paul and Toni that I was looking for photos to accompany Carole’s LETTERS FROM ALASKA that we would be publishing in the NESTER. Paul responded that he had two folders of photos from Hans that I might like to check out. I had no idea what a treat waited for me and that I would have the opportunity to share his stunning photography with you.
Do take this opportunity to visually experience Southeast Alaska’s outer coast in pictures from a photographer who has fished on the ocean for many years.
