olsonandsonhopyard

Outtakes.

An outtake from tonight’s selfie session (I have a tripod and remote control for my old Nikon, and haven’t used either in years), to try and get a photo for the new t-shirts. Karin wanted to be driving the truck. Yes, we are absolutely crazy, but I think these last few are the best familyContinue reading “Outtakes. “

The Spring ’16 Olson & Son Hopyard T-shirts

The Spring 2016 Olson & Son Hopyard T-shirts are in and I couldn’t be happier with how they turned out. Yes, I selected the colors because of our new Hopyard truck, and yes, we are crazy enough to ramp Liam’s wheelchair into the truck bed solely in order to take this picture. Liam’s shirt isContinue reading “The Spring ’16 Olson & Son Hopyard T-shirts”

The way to start a vacation

Last year, my brother Phil, brought me a four pack of Off Color Brewing’s Apex Predator with him from Chicago and I fell in love. This week I saw it on the shelf at Campus Fine Wines in Providence. A perfect way to celebrate the fact that I don’t have to go back to workContinue reading “The way to start a vacation “

Liam Love — Sunday June 19th 2016

Originally posted on Pressure Support:
Every day during the month of May, my father, Liam’s Grampa, made bowls in his pottery.??Like children, these bowls are one of a kind, made with love and in the moment. Rough around the edges these handmade stoneware bowls will be smooth and food safe inside. On June 19th, Father’s…

Spring String

We all just work with what we’ve got.

Liam and I have a tiny backyard in the suburbs of Riverside Rhode Island. It may be tiny and oddly shaped in a closely packed neighborhood; doesn’t mean we can’t make something of it. Welcome to the story of the Olson and Son Hopyard. It’s going to be an exciting growing season this year.