Let’s see what’s going on around here: • Jack Cory tells me the Rotary Club will be meeting each week at Downriggers each Wednesday at 8am…new members are always welcome, too! • Adam Paull wants you to know: Jim and Ruthie Paull of San Juan Jewels celebrated their 43rd wedding anniversary September 16th. Wahoo! Way  Continue Reading

Most of the stuff that’s been written up or put on-screen for the past decades has focused on how terrible things are, and how fear is somehow appropriate. I don’t buy it. Fear doesn’t get the job done. There are other ways to measure things besides money. A nation’s welfare can hardly be measured by  Continue Reading

Live it, breathe it, dream it, hope it, birth it, love it, hug it, embrace it, plan for it, support it, inspire people for it, mend fences for it, reconnect for it, share it. Peace be with you, my friends…. Ian

Here’s more from Judy at the Land Bank: Beaverton Valley Marsh Restoration is Underway The San Juan County Land Bank is leading partners in an effort to protect and restore Beaverton Valley Marsh, the largest wetland complex in the county at over 250 acres.  The latest achievement in this project was the acquisition in September  Continue Reading

Little bit of fog never hurt anyone, and it always clears eventually – let’s take a look through the mists: • A little of everything this weekend, eh? Lots of rain, with nice sunshine just when we needed it, along with morning thunder Sunday morning. • The Village Faire was pretty awesome, in spite of  Continue Reading

Seems the time is upon us…here’s a piece by Keats to go with the change of season: To Autumn by John Keats Season of mists and mellow fruitfulness, Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; Conspiring with him how to load and bless With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; To bend with apples  Continue Reading

If you’re thinking about getting your roof worked on, these folks in Seattle come to the island regularly, and they do a good job – check them out! You can call Rainier Roof Restoration (253)-565-5200) for a free appointment to scope out your roof needs.

Things to think about: • Wow, have you seen what Tim Dustrude is doing with portraits? It’s time for senior pictures (this is a shout out to FHHS & SSIS & GBHS senior parents!) so call Tim today (317-4095) & schedule your kid’s session. You’ll be glad you did! • Sandy Buckley is one of  Continue Reading

Good morning, and bring your umbrella….let’s see what’s in the news: • Hope to see you around this weekend. There’s the Akashic Records deal at the Library, the Buffalo thing at the Whale Museum, The Village Faire, undaunted at the possibility of rain, football in Bellingham, soccer on the island all day Saturday, the Sunrise  Continue Reading