If you haven’t been out to Roche Harbor lately, it’s worth the trip just to see the awesome job gardener Alana Dunn does there…it was especially pretty in the solstice sun this weekend. -oo-

Sure was nice to see Joan Mainville-Davis  & Griffin on the Hiyu on Saturday (I was on my way to a wedding there). They last appeared in the Update when he was maybe 36 hours old, because I ran into her & him at Music on the Lawn, right after she & husband Chris Davis had  Continue Reading

        If you’re going off-island, be sure & check two things: The new summer schedule kicked in this weekend, so make sure you’re looking at the right one (or better yet, check the link at the top of this page). And…the Hiyu (35-car sized boat) is handling the interisland route this week.  Continue Reading

It took three years, but it looks like it’s a done deal. Here’s more from the Home Trust’s Nancy DeVaux: Annexation Finalized: Home Trust Plans for “Sun Rise” Being Completed Annexation of the 46-acre Buck property was finalized by adoption of an ordinance by the Town Council on June 18. The Town Council also amended the  Continue Reading

It took three years, but it looks like it’s a done deal. Here’s more from the Home Trust’s Nancy DeVaux: Annexation Finalized: Home Trust Plans for “Sun Rise” Being Completed Annexation of the 46-acre Buck property was finalized by adoption of an ordinance by the Town Council on June 18. The Town Council also amended the  Continue Reading

Kate just dropped me a note to let you know: New Owners for Island Petroleum Services (IPS)   On April 1st Jim and Kate Schuman purchased Island Petroleum Services, more commonly known as IPS, from Charlie and Lynn Meyer. IPS operates the gas station located at 315 Carter Avenue as well as the fuel dock  Continue Reading

It’s always good to have friends drop by, especially if it’s your birthday. -oo-

You’ve seen her in the harbor here – she’s a beautiful ship, and they’re having a public sail this coming weeknd – here’s the notice: Sail aboard The Adventuress on a three hour public sail from Friday Harbor dock. Members of Sound Experience sail for free, non-members, $40 for adults, $20 for kids 18 and under.  To register call  Continue Reading

Even when poetry has a meaning, as it usually has, it may be inadvisable to draw it out… Perfect understanding will sometimes almost extinguish pleasure. A. E. Housman

John Simon sent me this to share with you – it’s been around a bit, but it’s a good self-check for you: You are from the Pacific Northwest if: 1. You know the state flower (Mildew). 2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash. 3. Use the statement “sun break” and  Continue Reading

John Simon sent me this to share with you – it’s been around a bit, but it’s a good self-check for you: You are from the Pacific Northwest if: 1. You know the state flower (Mildew). 2. You feel guilty throwing aluminum cans or paper in the trash. 3. Use the statement “sun break” and  Continue Reading

Yep, you counted right…Rachel & Brian Goodremont’s boy Forrest is nine weeks old already, and cheerful & smart, like his folks. They were all on their way to watch dad in the Triathalon in Coeur d’Alene this weekend when I saw them in the ferry line last night.

A poet can survive everything but a misprint. Oscar Wilde

Over at Gallery San Juan (right across from the Market Chef), Barbara reports they had a great time Saturday night – people could paint while the Playrite Boys played, and see what they came up with. The show is called Rhythm & Art…she tells me everyone painted, and David King of Friday Harbor won $100  Continue Reading

My friend Frankie Robertson was wondering if you see (or photograph!) a minke whale, if you wouldn’t mind letting her & her team know. By the way, I’m not being mean by saying they’re stinky…ever left boccoli in the fridge for a week too long, and sniffed it? Probably said to yourself, “Is that broccoli,  Continue Reading

My friend Frankie Robertson was wondering if you see (or photograph!) a minke whale, if you wouldn’t mind letting her & her team know. By the way, I’m not being mean by saying they’re stinky…ever left boccoli in the fridge for a week too long, and sniffed it? Probably said to yourself, “Is that broccoli,  Continue Reading

The natural world is the larger sacred community to which we all belong. Thomas Berry

Just got this picture from Debbi Fincher as the kids had an end-of-year trip to South Beach: Hi Ian! I thought this was pretty cool – today some of the 3rd graders made their own “jump rope” out of bull kelp which had washed up with the tide. Some parents enjoyed an upper body work  Continue Reading

You may have run into Eric Cheng on the island – he has a well-written blog in which he covers a lot of things, including his search for a replacement for Skype & his relationship with the island’s favorite camel, Mona. Check it out – he’s fun. -oo-

You may have run into Eric Cheng on the island – he has a well-written blog in which he covers a lot of things, including his search for a replacement for Skype & his relationship with the island’s favorite camel, Mona. Check it out – he’s fun. -oo-

You remember Abby Spann, our Island Rec recreation specialist who moved to Spokane last month? Well, she & her fellow Cody got married about three weeks ago in Spokane, and officiating at the wedding was San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming. You see, when Abby came here a few years ago as an intern, she  Continue Reading

You remember Abby Spann, our Island Rec recreation specialist who moved to Spokane last month? Well, she & her fellow Cody got married about three weeks ago in Spokane, and officiating at the wedding was San Juan County Sheriff Bill Cumming. You see, when Abby came here a few years ago as an intern, she  Continue Reading