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

Help out with Island Rec’s survey…

May 17, 2011 at 3:40 pm

I took Island Rec’s survey & let me tell you, it’s not that hard (only takes a few minutes) and it will give you a good idea of the incredibly broad array of projects & activities they’re involved with in our community. Today is the last day to do it – please please please take  Continue Reading

Little bits of this & that…

May 17, 2011 at 7:34 am

From the notebook…. • Deanna Banry says she & her family are going to have the restaurant at the bowling alley open by the end of the month – calling it The Banry Cafe, with new decor & menu…watch for it! • Lori Guard says it was the “Game of the Century” as the the  Continue Reading

Get outside…

May 17, 2011 at 6:34 am

I wanted to work today, but my computer decided to take the day off…I have a bunch of stuff to share with you, but I’m guessing it’ll be later today or tomorrow when I get things going. Thanks for checking in… In the meantime, I hope you get a chance to get outside & play!

Summer song for a morning song….

May 16, 2011 at 8:16 am

Remember Chad & Jeremy’s Summer Song? No matter how grey it is outside, this always brightens things up:

TED: The Wonder & Grace of a Drop in the Bucket

May 15, 2011 at 8:42 am

It is so cool to go to bed each night knowing that you did something good that day. I think we shortchange  ourselves when we wonder if the little things we do & give to people in the world are “enough” and whether we “made a difference.” Every little bit counts, and adds up. Each  Continue Reading

Great chance to see a great play – bring the kids!

May 14, 2011 at 11:11 pm

Last night I went to see “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown,” and it was awesome! You don’t want to miss this one – and today (Sunday) is the day to go, because there’s a family special – buy one adult ticket & get a kid ticket free. You’re going to be glad you went!  Continue Reading

What’s up, pup….

May 13, 2011 at 12:59 am

Let’s take a look around: • Leah Altman’s new website just went live for Pin Pin Apparel – check it out! ++++++++++++++ • You know The Chameleons are playing this weekend at The Rumor Mill – they changed the date – they were playing tonight, but now they’re on the schedule for Saturday at 7:30pm  Continue Reading

Open House at the Labs – tomorrow!

May 13, 2011 at 12:52 am

Three islanders, three books, and three good reads…

May 13, 2011 at 12:01 am

Tonight, Bryn will be doing a presentation about his new book, so I wanted to take a moment to fill you in on that new work, and also new books by Shann Weston & Susan Wingate that are available. Further proof that islanders are about as literate as you can get – not only as  Continue Reading

FHHS postseason – wow! Lots of kids moving on….

May 13, 2011 at 12:00 am

Here’s the playoff update from FHHS athletic director & dean of students Rod Turnbull, as of today: Our spring teams are rapidly approaching the District 1 playoff portion of their seasons. The District 1 Tournament is used to determine the seeding of the 1A teams located in District 1. There are six 1A teams in  Continue Reading

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