You may have heard him, you may have heard of him, but this presentation by Tony Robbins focuses on the decisions we make…and I think you’ll find it’s a cool way to kick your day into gear. See what you think! (I like the idea of what you do, already – when I think about  Continue Reading

Judi Mio offered this note of thanks on behalf of our friends at Hospice & the other non-profits who were recognized by the Community Foundation at the Breakfast of Champions in late September: On September 25, 2009, Friday, the San Juan Island Community Foundation held its annual “Breakfast of Champions” to award funds to local  Continue Reading

It’s really blowing, as I write this Wednesday evening…if I don’t post something tomorrow, you’ll know why! Huge winds, with power out on the west side & around the island, Wednesday night, Thursday morning….Diana Stepita reports her wind clock measured a 73 mph blow at Eagle Cove on Wednesday evening. The ferries’ schedule has been  Continue Reading

Everyone needs a song to wake up to, and this little ditty by Donovan is a good one. From the album Barabajagal, it isn’t a video, just a tune:

When I heard Christmas music in a Canadian mall over the weekend, I remember thinking, “This is WAY too early!” But it’s not too early to make your Christmas videos! Click here to make one like mine, here: Send your own ElfYourself eCards

When I heard Christmas music in a Canadian mall over the weekend, I remember thinking, “This is WAY too early!” But it’s not too early to make your Christmas videos! Click here to make one like mine, here: Send your own ElfYourself eCards

Partly because of the recession (we ARE having a recession, you noticed?) and partly because folks have been noticing how their lives just don’t seem all that full with buying stuff & owning stuff, people are becoming interested in others ways to go, including the life of simplicity embraced by St. Francis. But – everything  Continue Reading

I don’t mind if you don’t go to ALL of these, as long as you don’t say there’s nothing to do around here: • San Juan HealthCare’s class series continues with “Mirth without Girth: A Guide to Healthy Holiday eating”…do your heart a favor & drop in! Here’s more. • Tammy Anderson & Kris Brown  Continue Reading

There was a big one at 7:30am this morning, off the British Columbia coast, near Alaska – here’s more (including the huge aftershock) from CNN.

I asked Marie DiCristina what the local Soroptimist Club was up to – she says lots! Here’s the story in a nutshell, from her: Soroptimists and their local projects The Soroptimist International Friday Harbor club just held their second annual Great Island Give-a-way event last Saturday.  It was well attended by over 125 people who  Continue Reading

Marc Islam reports that Corelia Peacock has completed the Appalachian Trail & the former Island rec recreation specialist has stories to tell: Hello All- A few highlights from our last few weeks on the trail.

Lisa Anderson says there are a lot of folks who made it happen…and YOU! Here’s more: For a successful Phonathon to take place, there are many factors and people that are key components one of which is the people who pick up the phones and make the calls. The San Juan Public Schools Foundation greatly  Continue Reading

Darren & Lisa O’Brien put together a great contest & got some great results – here’s more from Darren: Hi Ian – We have two winners in the first annual San Juan Islands Vacation Video Contest! The contest, which closed at midnight on October 31, garnered 52 approved entries (out of more than 60 submitted),  Continue Reading

Darren & Lisa O’Brien put together a great contest & got some great results – here’s more from Darren: Hi Ian – We have two winners in the first annual San Juan Islands Vacation Video Contest! The contest, which closed at midnight on October 31, garnered 52 approved entries (out of more than 60 submitted),  Continue Reading

At the end of October, eight captains completed their training. Here’s more from Richard Rodriguez: Zenith Maritime graduates eight students October 29, 2009 Zenith Maritime trains mariners to become Captains across the United States. Zenith graduates operate vessels up to 200′ across the country and received their licenses through our approved training as an alternative  Continue Reading

From the Town: Good Day! If you could share this Certificate of Appreciation with our wonderful community it would be greatly appreciated.  The Town’s coat drive went well, very well.  We received 210 beautiful warm coats to share with those with special needs in our community. Roxanna