Works with baseball teams, right? This is a photo of Ruffles (J1, the big one) and Granny (J2) from 2006, by Sandy Buckley.

That’s Jaida playing at the playground, in a photo by Jodi Calohan. Sunny days – get outside & play!

I have been writing songs since before I can remember, and almost every song I’ve written has a phrase in it that I later remember as, “Oh, that sounds like Going to a Garden Party,” or “is that Mandy?” or “Whoa – that kinda sounds a tiny bit like Puff The Magic Dragon!” Reminds me  Continue Reading

Just got a note from Craig at Kenmore Air…they have a deal for you this weekend: Shopping? See a museum? Visit with friends? Saturday, March 6, is a great day for a Seattle daytrip! Limited seats on all Kenmore Air Express flights between Friday Harbor, Eastsound and Seattle are on sale for only $89 each  Continue Reading

Let’s check & see what happening ’round here: • John Sinclair at Concepia says he has a beginners’ class coming up – here’s more: Photography Classes: Concepia will be offering one day photography classes starting on Sunday April 4th. Aimed at the complete beginner to serious novice, this classes will focus on the core elements  Continue Reading

The County Conservation District has an election between now & the 16th – here’s how it works: The San Juan Islands Conservation District election for one position on the Board of Supervisors will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2010. There are two candidates running, Ed Kilduff of Lopez Island and incumbent Henning Sehmsdorf, also  Continue Reading

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Dreams of Damanhur website | Ordering the film | About Damanhur You already know Keith Busha as a heckuva musician around the island…he’s been playing at Roche Harbor and around Town for years. He’s also a heckuva filmmaker & storyteller, as you’ll find out when you see his new film Dreams of Damanhur. This is  Continue Reading

I heard that Saci was having a couple of cooking classes coming up soon, so I figured you would want to know so we get you signed up – here’s the deal: “Let’s cook together!” – In the Kitchen with Saci! Have a fun filled evening in the kitchen, learn some new recipes and enjoy  Continue Reading

Over at the Library yesterday, some 75-100 kids & parents collected after school to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, and reading, too! The event was sponsored by the Early Learning Consortium, in partnership with the San Juan Public Library, the San Juan Island Community Foundation, with funding from Thrive by Five. This was the local birthday  Continue Reading

Music takes you where you need to go…take a moment to discuss it with Bobby McFerrin here:

Mike Close from the San Juan Island Marine Center sent over this picture of a boat that started to sink yesterday…

Most geologists rate our chances to host the next big quake as pretty good. Here’s more.

All around the island…. • Did you know it’s impossible to lick your elbow? • The folks at San Juan Interiors sure make it easy to get a carpet put in, or to do the things you need to do to spiff up your home. Gabe & his crew (including Sarah, Christine & Michel) are  Continue Reading

It’s coming on March 21st this month…a new 10K run here on the island! And this one is for women only…here’s more from race organizers (and the leaders of Run Ladies Run) Boo Boo & Kerry: On Sunday, March 21, Run Ladies Run is sponsoring a 10K run/walk at Roche Harbor, San Juan Island, WA.   Continue Reading

Here’s a free deal tomorrow night you’ll find to be fun – more from Jan at the Community Theatre: The Mysteries of the [Dining Room] Table Revealed in Free Lecture A Northwest food historian explores the art of dining in a special free lecture at San Juan Community Theatre on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:30  Continue Reading

Frank Penwell sent this over: CAPR San Juan’s March 2nd, 2010 speaker will be Norm Macleod.  Please join us for an educational evening and dinner at the Grange Hall at 5:30pm. Norman MacLeod is the president and CEO of Gaelic Wolf Consulting, a natural resource policy design and Internet strategy firm with locations in Hockessin,  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on around here…. • I keep hearing about different business moves in town…let’s see if we can keep ‘em all straight. Doug Bison is gonna move his gallery over to where the Guruda & I was for years on First Street. Meanwhile, Michelle Waldron isn’t moving Daisy Bloom, but she’s been  Continue Reading

I reckon there’s a song that goes with everything, and that’s part of what makes each day that much more full & true…last night’s full moon brought this one up. Here’s Yusaf Islam from ’75 or so: And here’s a version by Wayne Joyce.

The situation in Chile needs help….here’s the link to Doctors Without Borders. Help if you can….