About the Author
Ian Byington

I’ve been writing this & adding to it since 1997, and it has morphed into what you see now during that time – a collaborative effort between our community and me to tell the story of what makes an island tick, and to celebrate the cool things that happen.

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Get your head around this….

October 7, 2009 at 6:54 pm

Every so often people send ya an e-mail that you want to share, so you send it to YOUR e-mail list, and that’s how the internet goes ’round! My buddy Tim sent me this yesterday & I thought it was fun – see what you think: Philosophy of Ambiguity 1. Don’t sweat the petty things  Continue Reading

It's a fluke….

October 7, 2009 at 10:12 am

That’s the fluke of a killer whale…Jim Maya says that Monday evening there was a lot of socializing and having fun over near Sucia and Matia Islands. Amazing evening.

It’s a fluke….

October 7, 2009 at 10:12 am

That’s the fluke of a killer whale…Jim Maya says that Monday evening there was a lot of socializing and having fun over near Sucia and Matia Islands. Amazing evening.

Nearly done….

October 7, 2009 at 10:08 am

You’ve seen the construction along the airport’s fence on Mullis Street – that’s to provide emergency access to the field if needed, not to give you an easy way to cut over to the college (I know that’s what you were hoping)…. Airport manager Dave Ryan told me this morning that he’s expecting the project  Continue Reading

Island Stage Left could use a hand….

October 7, 2009 at 7:43 am

Helen from Island Stage Left dropped me a note & wondered if you’d like to be part of the upcoming show – here’s what’s happening: Hello Ian, I wonder if you’d be kind enough to add the following message to your site: We have lost Thom Pence (who moved back east) and Malcolm (who is  Continue Reading

What's happening at Duck Soup Inn….

October 7, 2009 at 12:40 am

Just got a note from Anna Lisa about what DSI has going for the rest of the season, and it’s a lot! Here’s the deal: Hi Ian, I thought I should fill you in on the events at the Duck Soup Inn for the rest of our ’09 season. On the 14th of October  at  Continue Reading

What’s happening at Duck Soup Inn….

October 7, 2009 at 12:40 am

Just got a note from Anna Lisa about what DSI has going for the rest of the season, and it’s a lot! Here’s the deal: Hi Ian, I thought I should fill you in on the events at the Duck Soup Inn for the rest of our ’09 season. On the 14th of October  at  Continue Reading

New Chamber of Commerce executive director arrives….

October 6, 2009 at 2:32 pm

I dropped down to the Chamber office this afternoon to say howdy to the new executive director, Vernadel, who was reviewing things with just-retired director Debbie Pigman. She strikes me as incredibly well-informed (she’d heard of the San Juan Update) & friendly to boot. Here’s more from Joy Sevier, this year’s Chamber Board prez: The  Continue Reading

Film about the war, this weekend….

October 6, 2009 at 1:38 pm

Just heard about this film, which is getting good reviews as a discussion about our country’s involvement in Afghanistan – here’s the scoop: Screening and Discussion of Rethink Afghanistan on Saturday, October 10th at 6:00pm. Join us at the Library for a free screening and discussion of the film Rethink Afghanistan. This film “features experts  Continue Reading

Passing…

October 6, 2009 at 1:18 pm

My friend Kay Kohler sent me this little writeup about Kate Brooks, who owned Kensington Kennels & helped get the Animal Shelter going…Kate passed away last week in New Jersey. Her tireless work for women, especially, will be missed. Here’s more: Kate Johnson Brooks died on Thursday, October 1, due to complications from ovarian cancer  Continue Reading

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