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.

Recent Posts by Ian

Jazz at the Labs – get your tickets!

May 20, 2009 at 7:55 pm

My friend Rachel at the Marine Labs & I did a Vulcan mind meld – I was gonna post something about the Jazz at the Labs evening, and that SAME HOUR she sent me this writeup about everything! So, just like the Buddhist monk who went to the hot dog stand & said, “Make me  Continue Reading

First grade in Friday Harbor in 1957…. and the reunion.

May 20, 2009 at 7:53 pm

The FHHS Class of 1969 is pulling together their reunion this year for July 18th. For information, call Wendy Fairweather Picinich at 360-378-4819 ([email protected])  or Jeri Jensen Ahrenius at 360-378-2420 ([email protected]). Wendy passed on the photo above (click here to see a much bigger one!) and tells me that’s the first grade photo for the  Continue Reading

Mary's book is out!

May 20, 2009 at 7:38 pm

I’m a huge fan of hers & I’ll bet you are, too – I enjoy reading Mary Kalbert’s columns in the Island Guardian & her clear-sighted view of the world, especially as it pertains to living on an island. Well, now she’s gone and made a book – here’s more from her press release: Local  Continue Reading

Mary’s book is out!

May 20, 2009 at 7:38 pm

I’m a huge fan of hers & I’ll bet you are, too – I enjoy reading Mary Kalbert’s columns in the Island Guardian & her clear-sighted view of the world, especially as it pertains to living on an island. Well, now she’s gone and made a book – here’s more from her press release: Local  Continue Reading

Cool cakes…

May 20, 2009 at 6:27 pm

She makes such beautiful cakes & pastries & good stuff to eat – this is one of Felicity’s creations at Farmers’ Market last Saturday. Check out her website at http://byfelicitations.com/ !

Exuding dog-ness, and letting them stay….

May 20, 2009 at 6:01 pm

Hey – have you ever wondered which places to stay on the island allow visitors to bring their dogs? Me, too… In this blog called “Dog Friendly Travel,” they mention Tucker House & the Earth Box Motel, while “Dog Jaunt” tells ya about their experiences with Lakedale. Check ’em out! -oo-

Passport rules for our Canadian friends… and us…

May 20, 2009 at 6:01 pm

Canadians are gonna have to have a passport to enter the US starting June 1st…here’s more from the online paper in Victoria. -oo-

Quote

May 20, 2009 at 3:24 pm

I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams, we can play together all night. Bill Watterson

Dominique's Clothing changes its name…

May 20, 2009 at 3:20 pm

You can drop by the shop’s name-changing party on Friday from 4-8pm to wish Teri well and to see the new sign! Click here for more!

Dominique’s Clothing changes its name…

May 20, 2009 at 3:20 pm

You can drop by the shop’s name-changing party on Friday from 4-8pm to wish Teri well and to see the new sign! Click here for more!

Recent Comments by Ian