I got a chance to swing by the book-signing that Griffin Bay Books put on for Karen Burns’ Working Girl book (its full title: The Amazing Adventures of Working Girl: Real-Life Career Advice You Can Actually Use), and ended up buying the book & reading it. She has great fun discussing how to make a  Continue Reading

Tracy Roberson just dropped me a note to share with you: Nancy Adkins, 74, passed away at her home in Anacortes Wednesday, July 15, 2009.  She was surrounded by her loving family.  A full obituary will be published at a later date.  Arrangements are in the care of Evans Funeral chapel and Crematory, Anacortes and  Continue Reading

Just got a cool note with good ideas for taking care of your furry friend: Hello, Ian – Dr. Sonja Webster-Hills of Islands Veterinary Clinic asked that I forward the following website in the hope that you could post an informative article in the Update.  We have had a few inquiries about warmer temperatures and  Continue Reading

It is an ironic habit of human beings to run faster when we have lost our way. Rollo May

Hey, I know these are tough times, but if you HAVE to go to a fundraiser this summer, consider the Animal Shelter’s Wags to Riches deal this weekend. It includes an auction, canine entertainment (dogs that fly!), a dinner that can’t be beat, and getting to hang around with folks you know. Can’t beat it.  Continue Reading

His book is out! Here’s more about Shu’s book, which you can get at Griffin Bay Bookstore: A charming and original fable written in rhyming couplets, “to bee or not to bee” is the story of a young butterfly that doesn’t see his life’s true purpose, until he tries to be something he is not  Continue Reading

His book is out! Here’s more about Shu’s book, which you can get at Griffin Bay Bookstore: A charming and original fable written in rhyming couplets, “to bee or not to bee” is the story of a young butterfly that doesn’t see his life’s true purpose, until he tries to be something he is not  Continue Reading

I was gearing up to hear Kevin tonight at the Whale Museum, as part of the WM’s summer lecture series, but he’s getting over a medical situation & can’t come (here’s more about that, from the Bellingham Herald.) The lecture is still happening, though, and people who care about the direction of protection of Puget  Continue Reading

I was gearing up to hear Kevin tonight at the Whale Museum, as part of the WM’s summer lecture series, but he’s getting over a medical situation & can’t come (here’s more about that, from the Bellingham Herald.) The lecture is still happening, though, and people who care about the direction of protection of Puget  Continue Reading

Famous people sometimes come to the island – to buy real estate, to get away from the crazy crowds, or sometimes, just to eat. I heard that Seattle Mariners pitcher Garrett Olsen dropped by Haley’s during the All-Star break (he’s pitching tomorrow night, against Detroit). The waitresses reported to me that he’s “cute.” And Kathleen  Continue Reading

The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. Albert Einstein

You’ve been looking at Tim Dustrude’s photos all year, as he takes a photo a day for 365 days…here’s his photo blog with a new and different photo every day. He’s answered that challenge, and now he’s ready to answer yours – here’s his new  website (click here) as he offers a full range of  Continue Reading

You’ve been looking at Tim Dustrude’s photos all year, as he takes a photo a day for 365 days…here’s his photo blog with a new and different photo every day. He’s answered that challenge, and now he’s ready to answer yours – here’s his new  website (click here) as he offers a full range of  Continue Reading

You’ll be guided by cutlass-point back to Castaway Dave’s in the back of Jeri’s Mall (between the jewelry store & The Hot Shop) by Aaron D’Errico, Jack Sparrow, or a guy who looks a little like both of ‘em. Connie Shaw takes the photos, and they always come out looking good – check her out!  Continue Reading

There were a lot of fun things going on around the Courthouse this weekend, including the Arts Fair, the Chalk-It-Up deal, food, and, of course, getting a new hat for the summer….

Whenever I see one of islander Jason Napier’s bronze sculptures, I always think: “Wow! That’s lifelike! That’s shiny! That’s got an emotional element! How does he do that?” I think stuff like that. But now, with his new piece, I think: “That’s big! That’s huge! AND all that other stuff!” His new piece (click here  Continue Reading

Remember? We stayed up into the middle of the night to watch those grainy pictures on TV…. it was on July 20, 1969. Wow…

The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard. Gaylord Nelson, former governor of Wisconsin, founder of Earth Day

Jim Maya reported this was a photo he took yesterday shot in the fog, of L7 – he and Jeanne Hyde id’d this as L& because you can see the notch on the dorsal fin….

People often ask how I get some many nice pictures for the San Juan Update. I just keep my eyes open, that’s all (blush).

I dropped by the Market Chef for a moment yesterday and was pleased to run into Diane Kinnaman and her 95-year-old grandmother, Gertrude, who had just dropped in for a bite.

The San Juan Island Community Foundation has spent the last few months surveying folks in the community to determine groups that need extra help to make it in these difficult times. Wednesday night they announced the recipients of some $50K to start pilot programs & help continue others – islanders helping islanders. Here’s the list  Continue Reading