Hey, several of you asked, so I thought I’d spill the beans: I’m not going anywhere. Yes, I’m trying to sell the house I’ve raised the kids in for the past 12 years – going from four bedrooms to an empty nest, so we’re downsizing. But not moving off the island…sheesh, do we LOOK crazy?  Continue Reading

The local online paper on Vashon says their new superintendent (and our old one) Michael Soltman is off to a fast start there – here’s the story. Michael’s last day here on the island was just two weeks ago…

The local online paper on Vashon says their new superintendent (and our old one) Michael Soltman is off to a fast start there – here’s the story. Michael’s last day here on the island was just two weeks ago…

You remember that deal I told you about the folks going to the Dominican Republic to help folks out…? (Here’s the story, from before.) There are a couple of ways you can help (and get your car clean)…here’s more from Vic Woodward: The Children of the Nations missions team is having one more car wash  Continue Reading

You remember that deal I told you about the folks going to the Dominican Republic to help folks out…? (Here’s the story, from before.) There are a couple of ways you can help (and get your car clean)…here’s more from Vic Woodward: The Children of the Nations missions team is having one more car wash  Continue Reading

That’s the Chelan, the ferry that manages the Anacortes/Sidney run during the summer…looks like they skipped the paint & rust-scrapin’ job this winter with the budget rollbacks….

Yep, that’s the World, a huge cruise ship of floating condos that came by a week ago for a couple of days, anchored out in Griffin Bay. Here’s their website, so you have an idea what they’re up to.

Experience is something you don’t get until just after you need it. Steven Wright

The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. Albert Einstein

It’s the middle of the summer, so that means it’s time to get the kids signed up…the Soccer Board has some new members, and it’s time to get your kids on the roster – here’s more from Travis Ayers: San Juan Island Soccer Association Announces New Board and Online Registration SJISA announces new board members  Continue Reading