It’s part of why we’re here. And part of why folks come to see us this weekend. The Fourth of July is when people on the island come together, and I hope you come out to the parade, or out at Roche Harbor, or figuring out where to watch the fireworks, or just to hang  Continue Reading

Gearing up for the long weekend…have a great one! • Have you seen Jennifer Beck Furber’s Baby By The Sea blog? She’s a heck of a writer, has great photos (another good way to tell a story), and just looking at it makes me glad I live here. Check it out here. • All the  Continue Reading

Always loved this song, and there are enough of us on the island who would rather be out on the water than anything…sing along with Crosby, Stills, and Nash:

It was cool to hear from The Island Inn at 123 West‘s CEO Scott Hale that the inn is open – here’s the full story: Red, White and New – Friday Harbor Hotel Opens July 4th The Island Inn at 123 West will open all thirteen of its Friday Harbor accommodations, including seven Penthouses and  Continue Reading

Yesterday morning’s rain is nothing but good for keeping the plants going & growing – let’s see what else is going on: • If you’re a photographer, you know shots like Mahesh‘s picture above take a little planning, a great eye, and sometimes a little luck, as well as great skill with a camera. When  Continue Reading

Over 80 island kids came to auditions for the The Little Mermaid on Monday, and over 50 were cast for Saturday’s two shows – here’s more from the Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: Island Youngsters Shine in The Little Mermaid July 2 Missoula Children’s Theatre brings its special twist to the classic story of a little  Continue Reading

Our friends at Rotary & Islanders Bank want you to keep this one on your radar for the Fourth: The ever-popular Timebenders of Victoria, B.C. will be the featured band again this year for Rock the Dock.  This fabulously entertaining family-friendly street dance will be held at the Friday Harbor waterfront.  Plan on great music,  Continue Reading

Looking around to see what’s up…. • I sure like the way Scott Hale has on the 123 West website, right at the top: “Ready, Set, Slow.” • Looks like Thor Hanson‘s set for his presentation on Thursday at Griffin Bay Bookstore this week – he was on NPR last weekend, and has nice reviews  Continue Reading

You’ve read about the problems around the country in the other news, and it’s cool to find out that the local Red Cross is lending a hand. Here’s more from Sheila Harley: On the eve of this great country’s birthday, it is good to be aware of the heroes who deploy out of the American  Continue Reading

This is one of those vids you’re gonna watch & then forward to your friend who has 650 Facebook friends, all of whom will think you’re the cool one for finding it for them. There, I did that for you. Check it out.