Naturally the common people don’t want war; neither in Russia, nor in England, nor in America, nor in Germany. That is understood. But after all, it is the leaders of the country who determine policy, and it is always a simple matter to drag the people along, whether it is a democracy, or a fascist Continue Reading
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
Going to the chapel….
March 29, 2009 at 10:00 pm
Stan & Bridget are getting married on April 25th out at San Juan Vineyards (surprised? Stan’s the wine purchaser for King’s grocery store…) I caught up with them in line at the store, as you can see.
Categories: Around Here
Back to the island….
March 29, 2009 at 9:33 pm
It was good to see Seattle U soph Lindsay Youngquist on the boat Saturday with her bro Trevor. She’s back to island for a little visit after spending the last week helping out, doing restoration work in New Orleans. The former FHHS girls’ soccer captain was able to get a visit in with Trevor, as Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here
Hitchin' along…..
March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm
It was nice to see Christina shooting a picture of Yolanda & Kelly, who got married last year… as you can see, they’re still smiling as they made their way home on the Saturday ferry. Yolanda is working at the Little Store on the morning shift, while Kelly’s splitting time with Friday Harbor House & Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here
Hitchin’ along…..
March 29, 2009 at 9:28 pm
It was nice to see Christina shooting a picture of Yolanda & Kelly, who got married last year… as you can see, they’re still smiling as they made their way home on the Saturday ferry. Yolanda is working at the Little Store on the morning shift, while Kelly’s splitting time with Friday Harbor House & Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here
Sports update….
March 29, 2009 at 9:24 pm
Quick notes: The FHHS soccer team lost 10-0 Saturday to a strong 2A squad at South Whidbey….they hit the road for Cascade Christian on Wednesday. If the ferry seemed kinda full on Saturday morning, that’s because it was. Besides the soccer team, there was also the baseball & softball teams (and a zillion parents), as Continue Reading
Categories: Schools
Maddie's in charge…..
March 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Something cool…I saw a table & half-fill of Soroptimists coming home for a meeting in Bellingham that was presided over by the president of the Bellingham chapter – FHHS grad & former islander Maddie Sheplor. Nice.
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Maddie’s in charge…..
March 29, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Something cool…I saw a table & half-fill of Soroptimists coming home for a meeting in Bellingham that was presided over by the president of the Bellingham chapter – FHHS grad & former islander Maddie Sheplor. Nice.
Categories: Around Here
The Whale Museum needs docents….
March 29, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Nikki from the Whale Museum has more: The Whale Museum Docent Training Program: The Whale Museum is pleased to offer our Docent Training Program for the 2009 summer season. Volunteers aged 14 and over are needed to help visitors in our Exhibit Hall. By using artifacts, text panels, and hands-on specimens, docents are trained to Continue Reading
Categories: Around Here, Enviro Corner
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