Let’s look around the island & see what’s up: • The new Lavendera Massage Center is starting a Speakers Support Group at Lavendera 10am-12pm on Monday for folks who want to give talks about mind-body-spirit topics at the place….call 378-3637 for more info! +++++++++++++ • Just checked….Judith’s phone at the Barking Bird, 378-3647, is 378-DOGS.  Continue Reading

I got a chance to see the dress rehearsal of Proof last night, and it is one you won’t want to miss. The show has been described as a love story to mathematics, but I thought it was more a love story centered on the way we take care of our families, and the struggles  Continue Reading

An Evening of Stories and Pictures with Sadock Johnson, Tanzanian Safari Guide and Youth Advocate The Mullis Center, Thursday, February 23, 7:00pm, Reception Following Sadock Johnson (known as “Johnson”), will talk about his life growing up in East Africa, working as a safari guide, and developing programs to help poor communities and street children in  Continue Reading

Sometimes we see so much, and sometimes it’s just the angle. This cartoon is courtesy of Randall at xkcd.com (thanks!).

Sometimes I wonder how much our technology gets between us…like when I see a sunrise & reach for my camera & realize I left it at home – how will I share the sun with you, or on Facebook, or with my mom? It is my hope that all this tech stuff is a first  Continue Reading

There’s lots happening around the island (someone from off-island called me the other day & asked, “Isn’t it slow there? It’s not summer.” Baby, we LIVE here…there’s lots to tend to! If you wanna slow life, move to the city!) Let’s see what’s up: • This weekend at the Rumor Mill: Friday, The Duotones, with  Continue Reading

Just got the word from Amelia Powell at Pelindaba that the new store will be opening next week – here’s more, in her press release: Pelindaba Lavender today announced the opening of a new store and product gallery in the historic downtown area of La Conner, Washington on March 1, 2012. Pelindaba Lavender La Conner’s  Continue Reading

When I spoke to JoanRuth (mentioned below) about this back in November and December of 2011, I hadn’t really thought about it – what do you do (and what does the Port & the County & neighboring boats do) when an abandoned or derelict boat is in such bad shape it’s going to sink, or  Continue Reading

This is pretty awesome – our Preservation Trust has gone through the long & tough process to get accredited, which adds to their stability, credibility, integrity & certifies that they’re the rock-solid outfit we know…here’s more from their announcement: We are very pleased to announce that the independent Land Trust Accreditation Commission has awarded accredited  Continue Reading