That’s Port McNeill in British Columbia, by photographer Sandy Buckley.

That’s Port McNeill in British Columbia, by photographer Sandy Buckley.

David from St. David’s just let me know that Ginny passed away a couple of days ago…she was always so full of life and energy. So sad for Jim & Jimbo – here’s more about this beautiful lady: VIRGINIA ELIZABETH McCORMICK: March 3, 1929 – December 14, 2009 A resident of San Juan Island since  Continue Reading

If you’ve been wondering where all the rain came from, the easy answer is….the sky. But for background on THAT, you might want to check Cliff Mass’s weather blog & get the full, even wetter story. Good one to bookmark.

It’s a story of personal discovery mixed with courage….author Janet Thomas has released her latest, Day Breaks Over Dharamsala, with a reading last Saturday at Griffin Bay Bookstore that packed the placed with folks who also packed the counter to buy the book afterwards. You can buy the book at Griffin Bay, and I think  Continue Reading

A friend sent this little story along & partly because I like my guitar, even when I’m flying & partly because I know you’re thinking about customer service all the time, I thought you’d understand. Here’s the story: A musician named Dave Carroll recently had difficulty with United Airlines. United apparently damaged his treasured Taylor  Continue Reading

As we approach solstice this weekend, it’s nice to remember the warm days of summer…and what better way to remember them with photos of kayaking in the sun. I love Caitlin Strasser’s eye in shooting these pictures, and appreciate that she’s letting us share them. Way to go, Caitlin!

Hope your weekend went well…let’s see what’s happening around here: • This weekend it’s the Winter Solstice Masquerade Ball at Dance Workshop II across from the Courthouse. Kels tells me it’s an all ages solstice celebration and dance party for the islands community. Get dressed up, bring the whole family, kids are free! Featuring original  Continue Reading

Went by Haley’s on Saturday night, and they told be someone left their shoe there the night before? If it’s yours, come claim it. And let me know at what point you noticed you only had one….

‘Tis the season…I know you’re thinking of things to offer to friends & family to show them you care…here are a few ideas that might get you started (or finish that list!): • Hold your spending to $100 or less. Keep the focus of the giving & the love you have for the folks you  Continue Reading