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Even in late winter, sunny days around harbor areas in Edmonds and Everett encourage neighborhood walks in search of early spring color. Join the Lageschultes and the Olsons as they stroll by their local gardens.
FINDING SPRING ON A NEIGHBORHOOD WALK Read More »
February often plays with our minds. Eager for the end of winter, we look closely for signs of spring and are rewarded with the leaves and even blooms of the hardy hyacinths. And then? A. late snow makes us wonder, when will winter end? Cathy’s poem. speaks to those moments!
CATHY ROSS -POET – “HYACINTHS BENEATH THE SNOW” Read More »
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JERRY! I’m thinking of you today and the times of our lives we have shared and the times of our lives we haven’t shared. So, I’ve put this birthday card together, neither as a chronicle of your life nor as a celebration of your life. What it is safe and honest to say is we are “old men” whose lives have been shared in the most intimate of ways and have also been separated by thousands of miles and experiences unknown to each other. Unlike our Grandfather Jim, we cannot drive down to Conger, belly up to the counter, order a beer, and visit with an “old friend” about this and that while two little boys (us) wait impatiently in a booth near the bar. In lieu of that, I offer you these words and images from our past, many of which lead to memories of our mutual interests and experiences.
“HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JERRY” – From Tim Read More »
February can lift our spirits with longer, milder days, early spring flowers, swelling buds on trees and shrubs, and festive holiday displays for special events. Join us for colorful pictorial walks with Lee Lageschulte, our newest contributing artist and noted local photographer!
Since high school botany class I have been fascinated by plants, but was not able to indulge my gardening interests until we bought our first home. When winter weather discouraged outdoor gardening I began to see the possibilities of indoor gardens and decorating with tropical plants. Come inside our Everett home and meet my favorites!
OLSON GARDENS XIII – INDOOR GARDENING WITH TROPICAL PLANTS -By Lorelie Olson Read More »
This is the time of year when we think about bleak winter ending and bright spring beginning. Now is the time to deep clean the house, thoroughly rake the yard. And yes, a time to imagine new beginnings for ourselves – discard the old and put on the new! Cathy offers us two poems that reflect this urge to start anew and how our busy daily lives might have something to say about that urge.
CATHY ROSS – POET – “I FINALLY GOT IT TOGETHER BUT I FORGOT WHERE I PUT IT” Read More »
Multiple stories, including personal experiences, novels and newspaper articles celebrate dogs’ amazing journeys to return home. An old dog knows the home place! An old dog is always ready and eager for one more walk in the neighborhood, to go to the beach or hike on the trail. One more frisbee to catch! One more swim in a lake! Then home to relax with their friends and families.
SPIRITLIFTERS IX – FAITHFUL FRIENDS – IN PRAISE OF OLD DOGS 2 -By Tim Olson Read More »
You often hear when a someone is holding a puppy, “Nothing is as cute and cuddly as a puppy!” Of old dogs, it is often said, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks. ” As if they aren’t as smart as they used to be. The truth might be that they are too smart to keep wanting to learn tricks to amuse people. Their deep, brown, soulful eyes reveal something else. With grace and intuitive wisdom they accept the inevitable and yet their noses will still sniff the air for what new adventures await them and invite them to further explorations and discoveries.
SPIRITLIFTER VIII – “IN PRAISE OF OLD DOGS” By Tim Olson Read More »
When winter settles in with its cold and darkness we are reminded of our roots in times not too far in our past: The warmth of fire, the cup of hot chocolate, the closeness of nature, the nearness of a special person, and yes – the comfort of a cat!
A WINTER GREETING II – From Lorelie & Tim Read More »
Winter and January summon very different responses from people. Winter people embrace the season and enjoy its beauty and the activities. Summer people endure the cold, dark months or take flight for the sunnier southern latitudes. January is a month for reflection and for making plans for the coming year. We invite you to take a few minutes and appreciate these themes reflected in poetry.
A WINTER GREETING I – From Lorelie & Tim Read More »
