For all the cold we have have coming this weekend, things were hot over on Miller Road yesterday, as the Fire Department were called to contain a fire that destroyed most of a man’s belongings. Here’s the little writeup I received today…(and thank you, Ron, for the pictures) – see if you can lend a  Continue Reading

The show opens tonight! Here’s more about it (including a full cast list), and here’s a little video that Teddy Deane sent to you & me that gives you a taste of what’s ahead (put together by Ken Serratt):

I checked out Jerry & Dennis‘ operation, and you’re gonna love it – they’re located right next to San Juan Fitness (where the Computer Place was, till Paul moved down the street to where The Spirit Tree was, next to Radio Shack)…and they have their Grand Opening this weekend – here’s more: Grand Opening Scheduled  Continue Reading

You’ve seen the photos on the walls of the Golden Triangle – they are all taken by my friend Anand Khokha, who lives here a chunk of the year, and spends another good chunk traveling & taking wonderful pictures. I love the way he captures the spirit of the people and places he encounters, around  Continue Reading

Here we go, as we head into a cold weekend…. • Thinking about the weather? Click on the “Weather” link in the masthead above, under her shell. • I heard Jess Oldwyn & her boyfriend Danny are planning a summer wedding for next year – congrats, you guys! • Tito & Kris Bayas delivered their  Continue Reading

The great thing about this show is …it’s great. Get it on your calendar now, and, if you like, book it . Here’s more from Helen at Island Stage Left: Island Stage Left is proud to present this unique and lovely holiday production  – suitable for the whole family. In addition to the public performances,  Continue Reading

I was just checking Derek Sivers‘ blog & thought I’d share his new entry… Why wreck a blank canvas? At the last apartment I rented, everything was white on white when I arrived.  White walls, counters, table, furniture, and carpet. So I took it one step further, bought five blank canvases, and hung them around  Continue Reading

Celebrating his second anniversary as the manger of Friday Harbor Airport, David Ryan reflects on his good fortune. He has, to start with, what must be one of the coolest offices in the world. Originally a working air traffic control tower in Port Angeles, the Friday Harbor tower was purchased with funds donated by local  Continue Reading

It’ll be fun to hear Kate Schuman & Tom & Tami Doenges at the Rumor Mill tonight – here’s a note from Kate: Tom, Tami, and I are excited to be playing The Rumor Mill this Saturday night starting at 7:30.   We’ve worked up some new tunes, but we promise to play all your old  Continue Reading

2011 San Juan Island Farm Products Guide: WSU Extension is in now compiling the 2011 Farm Products Guide for San Juan Island. If you are a local farmer or producer using local products (food, fiber, etc.) and would like to be included in this popular marketing and informational guide, please contact Candice Jagel (370-7664 [email protected])  Continue Reading

There are always things to do & places to go & people to see: • Remember to plan to go by the Library to meet Margie tomorrow, if you haven’t already. That’s at 4:30-6:30, Thursday night… • FHHS senior Madi McPadden wanted you to know about a special deal this weekend: This is on behalf  Continue Reading

This is a note I got from my friend Stephanie about what she & her husband Jeff have been finding along the roads….I think it’s a pretty cogent call to clean our act up. Here’s more: Dear Ian, A couple weekends ago my husband and I spent close to six hours cleaning up the litter  Continue Reading

OK, I took a walk around & discovered amazing things – here’s my report: • Coho Restaurant has their Sushi Wednesdays underway – drop in today 11:30am-2:20pm & check it out! Anna Maria says, “Hope to see you tomorrow for sushi on Wednesday! “There will be albacore sushimi and ebi along with spicey crab roll,  Continue Reading

Penelope and her crew have been working on writing & planning & rehearsing this play since late spring, and when I dropped by dress rehearsal last Sunday the kids and adults were having fun getting it ready for you. Based on four mythological stories from around the world, the show has music in it this  Continue Reading