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SHARING HABITAT WITH WILDLIFE IN EDMONDS, ON THE SHORES OF PUGET SOUND, AND IN PONDEROSA, IN THE CASCADE MOUNTAIN FOOTHILLS

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In remembering Tim’s and my city and country spaces, we shared the habitat with more wildlife creatures than we realized. We sometimes heard  the birds. chirping or the the bushes rustling from hidden creatures, but only once in a while did we spot the source of sound or movement. Other wild creatures might have  appeared within our sight, either resting out of reach, or  visible in their movements. Lee and Toni and other  NESTER photographers are patient in their quest  for wildlife photos and I invite you to enjoy what they share with us!   

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“WHAT IS THE GREATEST GIFT?” – A poem by Mary Oliver

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You are cordially invited to read Mary Oliver’s poem What Is The Greatest Gift? PBS network in its MASTER SERIES recently chronicled Mary Oliver’s life. I have read Mary’s poems for years and often return to favorites to read a second and third time.  In the PBS program I learned about facets of Mary’s life that I previously didn’t know.  What Is The Greatest Gift stimulated me to think about many of my friends and what I know and do not know about them and to “clap my hands” and wonder about what I don’t know about other people – even those close to me.
Tim

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“FRIENDS ARE FLOWERS IN THE GARDEN OF LIFE” – By Lorelie Olson

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A hearty welcome to “My Garden of Life!”

This post is dedicated to four special “flower friends”: Lynda Woltring (Who sent me the above card and is an inspiring gardener), Michelle Olson (my daughter-in-law who bring flowers and plants to surprise me), Toni Olson (my daughter-in-law who grows and shares lovely flowers), and Lee Lageschulte (long-time friend and artistic flower photographer). 

Thanks to all of you for bringing beauty and friendship to my “garden of life”!
Lorelie

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TO DAVID WAGAR: A BIRTHDAY POST CELEBRATING 90 YEARS OF LIFE, 60 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP & ALL THE”GOOD TIMES!”

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I first met Dave in the fall of 1963, my first year of teaching English at Shorecrest High School. Our rooms were near each other and our relationship rapidly increased from colleagues in the English faculty to friendship in activities that spread way beyond the school’s borders. These activities included family, hobbies, mutual friends and common interests in many facets of our lives. After more than 60 years the experiences with Dave are among my most cherished memories.
Tim

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JERRY & KEITH OLSON’S UNITED STATES BORDER “ODYSSEY” VI: NEW YORK – NEW JERSEY – WASHINGTON D.C. – VIRGINIA – NORTH CAROLINA

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You are welcomed to the concluding post of the special NESTER Journey series featuring Jerry and Keith Olson’s car trip around the circumference of the United States. This Journey series featured scenic vistas, and Keith’s artist’s eye captures unexpected images. Jerry’s & Keith’s added narratives and family photos add context to the journey! 

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“BOOK OF KELLS” A POEM BY CATHY ROSS

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Cathy Ross has a new poem for us  written in 2026 and the subject is perfect for our time – a time when when many of us (of all ages) are searching for ways to keep ourselves  enchanted by living and not just “getting through it all.” 

The question is: How can we take our lives and find new ways to surprise ourselves with engaging and meaningful activities?

Spending time with Cathy’s poem is a good way to start.

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THE PEONY FLOWER: MORE THAN A PRETTY FACE – Photographers : Lee Lageschulte & Lorelie olson

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While rhododendrons and azaleas fill spring with early color the peonies patiently wait their turn to share the gardener’s palette with vibrant colored blooms and bright green foliage.  Lorelie and Lee invite you to join in appreciating peonies!

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JERRY & KEITH OLSON’S UNITED STATES BORDER “ODYSSEY” – SOUTH DAKOTA – MINNESOTA – ONTARIO

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You are welcomed to the fifth post of the special NESTER Journey series featuring Jerry and Keith Olson’s car trip around the circumference of the United States. This Journey series features scenic vistas, and Keith’s artist’s eye captures unexpected images. Jerry’s & Keith’s added narratives and family photos add context to the journey! You will enjoy the entire series! 

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