Let’s see what’s going on: • Do you have a song in your head & heart this morning? Cool! If you want to try one that I’ve had running around in my head, try this oft-recorded Leonard Cohen song, sung by four Norwegian dudes…you’ll see why it got nearly 30 million views. And listens. •  Continue Reading

There was a nice size crowd for the Farmers Market‘s inside edition last Saturday at Friday Harbor High…the next Market is set for the 20th, same time (10am-1pm), same place. See ya there!

Next week, I get to teach a class that you’ll love. Things you’ll like about it: 1) It’s free. 2) You’ll leave the class with a fresh, new way of thinking about your business or mission or next novel (I know your secrets). 3) You will change the way you’re doing your marketing, and you’ll  Continue Reading

San Juan Island author, baker, and soapmaker Anne Watson has a new credit to add to her constantly growing list of achievements. Her latest book, “Baking with Cookie Molds,” is hot off the press and available for ordering through Amazon.com . These are not your basic run-of-the-mill cookies, folks. They are works of art, and  Continue Reading

When folks look at the causes of declining numbers of killer whales, they usually point to three things: decreasing salmon stocks, toxins in the water, and noise in the oceans. The Orca Network’s Howard Garrett has been watching the local orcas for some time now, and offers his observations, conclusions, and recommendations about what’s ahead  Continue Reading

San Juan Island’s prodigious sculptor Matthew Gray Palmer has been busy creating new work. (You may remember his elephant sculpture when it was in the ferry line last January…) At first glance Matthew’s sculptures may look familiar: a Barn Owl, a Raven… but take a closer look and they seem to defy gravity. Using a  Continue Reading

You know, Avon did this last year, and it was great – I hope you get a chance to drop by & check it out! Amy Traxler has the scoop: I just wanted to let you know that, starting on Monday (11/8), we’re going to be having our dinner combo specials again at The Golden  Continue Reading

…comes the light. That’s Jodi with Lily taking a leap….

Thank for writing & asking…I was wondering, too! What ARE those white things sticking up in the marshes across from where you turn at the transfer station? Judy from the Land Bank sent over the story behind the story, with pictures: What are those white things in Beaverton Valley Marsh? Mysterious groves of white tubes  Continue Reading

It was outpouring of love & music & food & more love…the Yacht Club filled up Saturday night with folks who came to cheer on Abe Gutierrez. The food was awesome, the music by Noise Complaint was awesome, the silent auction wasn’t THAT quiet, and the guest of honor was his usual happy, smiling self.  Continue Reading

This is cool – the guy doing the Dickens show tonight at the Community Theatre is related to the author, and Joanruth from the island’s relatives are from the same neighborhood. Here’s more from Jan at the Theatre: When Charles Dickens’ great-great grandson brings his one-man show, Mr. Dickens is Coming! to San Juan Community  Continue Reading

Looks like we can finally relax this weekend….(stretch)(yawn)(scratch). Here’s a little bit of what’s up in the next few days: • There is music in Town tonight – the Rumor Mill has The One More Time Band (and dancing!) tonight, and The Polecats with bluegrass tomorrow for a Saturday night in Town…. • It’s not  Continue Reading

Cere tells me she’s really looking forward to sharing her experience with you – here’s more,  from the San Juan Island Library: The Country of Her Birth – A Guatemalan Journey Saturday, November 6th at 6:30pm Join us on Saturday November 6th to hear Cere Demuth talk about her recent trip to Guatemala. This presentation  Continue Reading

Remember the old tv show “Taxi”? Full of life lessons….hope you get a chance to slow down & enjoy your weekend!

Stacey Smith and Kristine Dawson tell me there’s gonna be a dinner for our friend Abe…he’s a great one! Come if you can! Here’s the scoop: Abe needs our help!! He’s been out of work due to medical issues and the bills are piling up!! He has volunteered so many hours of his time and  Continue Reading

Enough by Jeffrey Harrison It’s a gift, this cloudless November morning warm enough for you to walk without a jacket along your favorite path. The rhythmic shushing of your feet through fallen leaves should be enough to quiet the mind, so it surprises you when you catch yourself telling off your boss for a decade  Continue Reading

As the island settles into autumn, let’s see what’s going on… • By the way, you can catch up with Arielle‘s adventures in Rwanda on her blog – check it out. • Mike’s play got good reviews in its debut at the Community Theatre…now there’s another chance for you to catch it – here’s more  Continue Reading

There was a small mob of kids who showed up to carve their pumpkins last Saturday at Stepping Stones Pre-school on Park Street…there were bags of seeds and lots of happy faces. Great fun.

At Studio Seven artists Anthony DiMichele and Cynthia Church bring new creative energy to the Old Corner Store. The Studio Seven art show About Face: Portraits and Self-Portraits was a bright and lively stop this Halloween night. The show features new works including paintings, prints, collage and photography by some of our most talented local  Continue Reading

It’s simple, and it’s easy to help…the United Way for San Juan County gives that little extra push that so many agencies need to help the more vulnerable of our friends here in the islands. When you look at the list of the 30+ agencies the local United Way helps out, you see teen programs,  Continue Reading

While several of the statewide elections are pretty close as I write this Tuesday evening, the two local races San Juan Island residents were watching are settled: Rob Nou defeated Brent Johnson by a couple of thousand votes in a county-wide vote, while Rich Peterson held onto his spot on the County Council, setting aside  Continue Reading