Sunny day ahead…let’s see what’s up! • Erin Ancich sent over this photo of a blimp over the island from yesterday – with a bit of a question…what’s up? Here’s the rest of the story, from KPLU. • When the One More Time Jazz Band plays tonight at the Rumor Mill, they’ll have Jill Urbach  Continue Reading

It was fun to see the colorful pieces go up, one by one, yesterday in the sun on the side of Ace Hardware. Annie Adams has another masterpiece, and it’s great that Lynn Danaher & Ace gave her a place to hang it….here’s a little note I got from Lori Stokes this morning: Ian, I  Continue Reading

Friday Harbor has usually had their hands full with South Whidbey, but in this year’s season opener things went FHHS’ way as they shutout the Falcons 4-0 Wednesday afternoon. Things looked pretty even in the first 20 minutes or so, as both teams probed for weaknesses, but senior midfielder Hannah Starr struck a bullet from  Continue Reading

It’s time for fall remodeling, so this is a good time to check with Lori Williams – she has a 10% discount for all design services, if you call to schedule an appointment to discuss your remodel through the month of October. Here’s more: Local Company Offers Special Discount for National Kitchen & Bath Month  Continue Reading

• Keith Loree wrote & asked a good question: What happened to your mp3 of Elwa On The Rocks? That’s one of my favorite songs of all time and I can’t find it anywhere else, and now it’s no longer available thru your site. Well, thanks, Keith! I like it, too – it was posted  Continue Reading

Just got this sad news from Leslie at the Animal Shelter: Last night was a very sad day at the Friday Harbor Animal Shelter.  Oliver, a 22 year old tabby cat and longtime shelter resident, passed away due to age and progressing illness. Oliver was well known by all who came to the shelter, as  Continue Reading

Kind of a lot going on! Let’s check in: • A killer whale died in San Diego’s Seaworld prison yesterday at the age of 12. Captured at the age of four months, it’s worth noting that killer whales can enjoy a near-century in the wild (Granny turns 100 next year). It’s time to let them  Continue Reading

Celie tells me this is gonna be great: Lavendera Day Spa Announces ‘It’s a Wonder-Filled World’ Art Opening for Heather Callin, Island photographer Friday, September 10 from 7-8:30pm at 440 Spring Street Heather says, “My photographs reflect the sense of wonder that I still feel for the world around me. Hopefully they encourage people to  Continue Reading

There’s a song for every moment, especially when things are right…here’s Paul Simon with “Something So Right”….