The show is this weekend…here’s more from Jan at the Theatre & Linda from Dance Workshop II – first, from Jan: The Whittier stage will be overflowing with professional and island talents this Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday at 2:00 pm during the 2010 Winter Song & Dance Festival. Dance Workshop II’s Linda Downes  Continue Reading

The sun was golden as it rose over Griffin Bay this morning….this is the view from the end of Pelican Way.

Ran into Wayne Pullman yesterday and he told me about his wife Ann’s passing last week on Saturday. He spent her last ten days in the hospital room with her, holding her hand & being with her…they were married 36 years, and she is survived by him & their kids, Michael & Shelley.  Her funeral  Continue Reading

When Bonnie Gilmore mentioned last autumn she was stepping down as the County’s United Way executive director, it was hard to image who could replace her AND do such a great job. Looks like we did OK, as Joy Goldberg has stepped into Bonnie’s spot & brings a wealth of enthusiasm & experience to the  Continue Reading

First of all, you need to know: This is a life-changing & lifestyle-changing movie. I believe it ought to be required for anybody in this country who thinks we have protections in place for food production. Here’s more about Food, Inc., including the trailer. There are a couple of special showing coming up in the  Continue Reading

First of all, you need to know: This is a life-changing & lifestyle-changing movie. I believe it ought to be required for anybody in this country who thinks we have protections in place for food production. Here’s more about Food, Inc., including the trailer. There are a couple of special showing coming up in the  Continue Reading

Hey! This is a one-day posting for ya – as you know, I’m closing up the office at the Guard Building on Mullis Street this weekend where I’ve run By Design for the past few years, as part of my downsizing the biz this year. I’m not going out of business – in fact, business  Continue Reading

There are a lot of folks who do amazing things on the island – one of them is Linda O’Neill, who offers life coaching for executives, which she calls Transformative Executive Coaching…it’s pretty cool what she doing. Check out her site at oneillcoaching.com. You’ll be glad you did!

Valentine stories: OK, get ’em in! Looking for love stories for Valentine’s Day – just mail ’em to the address below (or ian (at) byd2.com) & send pix if you like! I’ll post ’em that week…I’d love to hear your story about how you met, how it’s going, and the proof you offer that love  Continue Reading

Valentine stories: OK, get ’em in! Looking for love stories for Valentine’s Day – just mail ’em to the address below (or ian (at) byd2.com) & send pix if you like! I’ll post ’em that week…I’d love to hear your story about how you met, how it’s going, and the proof you offer that love  Continue Reading