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“SOMETIMES I JUST SITS” – A POEM BY NAN HARTY

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A  GENUINE WELCOME TO EACH OF YOU! This post introduces you to a new poet, Nan Harty, publishing in the “Nester”.  Nan has written poetry for over twenty years with themes of  nature,  place, and people. A “community poet” with something to say quietly in concert with poets who gather and share in libraries, and bookstores, and living rooms all over the Northwest. She has published a book of poems, THE TELLING OF THE TREES.
Nan’s poem describes the pleasures of sitting at dusk, enjoying the sights and sounds at the end of the day.

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SHORT FERRY TRIPS ON A LONG WEEKEND – TO POULSBO, PORT ANGELES, PORT TOWNSEND

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Welcome aboard! You are invited to travel with Lee and Roger to three picturesque towns on the Olympic Peninsula in Northwest Washington State. Join them  as they experience the unique  sights of Poulsbo, Port Angeles, and Port Townsend. Lee’s camera captures  vintage architecture, historic mural scenes, and unique sculptures.

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WALLACE ISLAND III: BIG CHANGES ON A SMALL ISLAND iN THE GULF ISLANDS, BRITISH COLUMBIA

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Welcome and thank you for returning to Wallace Island in British Columbia with us. We invite you to share in the continuing saga of this “once in a lifetime” opportunity.  Will this “magical” experience last for a “lifetime?” Do read on and we will try to satisfy your curiosity about what happened after our early experiences on Wallace Island!

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TONI OLSON’S QUIET WALKS: HER CAMERA FINDS EYE-CATCHING SMALL SURPRISES IN NATURE

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You are invited to view the photographs of the “small surprises” and “interesting details” Toni Olson looks for on her walks in the woods and near rivers.  Her camera captures the effects of sunlight and shadow  and encourages you to closely examine the unique shapes, textures and inhabitants.

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“FROM SEMIAHMOO BEACHES TO MOUNT BAKER TRAILS: SPECTACULAR VIEWS” – Lee Lageschulte, Photographer

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You are invited to savor several scenes of the sea and mountains through the lens of Lee Lageschulte.  Lee and Roger are inveterate car travelers throughout the state of Washington. Each year, favorite destinations are Semiahmoo Resort and Mount Baker in the state’s northwest corner. The visit always includes the shores of the Salish Sea and the trails on Mt. Baker. Join them and experience the natural wonders highlighted in these photographs.

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“TOWN SQUARE” – A POEM BY CATHY ROSS ABOUT PEOPLE THE POET HAS KNOWN IN HER LIFE

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 Welcome! Lorelie and I know that many of you look forward to reading Cathy’s poems on the NESTER.  “Town Square” will motivate you to think about your life and the people you have known along the way.  If you are new to Cathy’s poems or to poetry, you will find Cathy’s poems are “. . . playful and poignant, with themes of loss and renewal . . . and reveal the unexpected layers within an ordinary life.”

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WALLACE ISLAND II: MEMORIES OF cHERISHED MOMENTS AND SUMMER FUN FOR YOUNG FAMILIES

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Welcome and thank you for returning to Wallace Island with us. You will share in the experiences we had in the early years of this “once in a lifetime” adventure on a secluded island in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands. In many ways we were like the children – everything was new and wondrous!   

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WALLACE ISLAND I: SPECIAL MEMORIES OF SIMPLE PLEASURES ON A PRIVATE ISLAND IN THE GULF ISLANDS BC

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During a recent gathering of  long-time friends, we shared memories of our summer experiences in British Columbia’s Gulf Islands on Wallace Island. Stories and photographs reminded us of those earlier years when we brought our young families  and friends to this private,  serene and secluded destination.

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FOR THE EARTH – STANLEY KUNITZ’S INSIGHTS: A GARDEN’S SIGNIFICANCE FOR HUMANS

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A special welcome to each of you! This “For the Earth” NESTER post features the significance of the “home garden’s” role in the continuing effort to increase the respect we all need to have for nature.  All the quotations in the post come from The Wild Braid, a book by poet Stanley Kunitz with Genine
Lentine.  In his 100th year, Kunitz’s book is filled with wisdom about gardens and life.

To illustrate Kunitz’s insights, all the photographs are either from our friends’ gardens or from our current neighborhood. To all the gardeners who have shared their beautiful gardens with Lorelie and me through the years, a hearty thank you! You have enriched our lives!  We are delighted to share them with you!

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