About the Author
Peggy Sue McRae

Local artist Peggy Sue McRae has lived on San Juan Island most of her life. She is a painter who has worked in a variety of mediums including, oil and watercolor painting, stone carving, printmaking and collage. In 1999 she earned her master’s degree in Fine Arts from Washington State University. She was awarded a residency with the Morris Graves Foundation in 2004 and was accepted into Women Painters of Washington in 2007. Her work has been exhibited throughout the Pacific Northwest and in China. She is the author of the art blog Blackfish Art.

Recent Posts by Peggy Sue

Island Senior: Surviving Winter Storms

January 15, 2020 at 5:47 am

Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… We islanders enjoy what is normally a mild climate but every once in a while we get blasted with a winter storm. If you’ve lived here for a while you have stories to tell of power outages, frozen pipes,  Continue Reading

Categories: Island Senior, Safety, Weather

Island Senior: Welcoming the New Year with Self Care Classes at The Mullis Center

January 1, 2020 at 5:40 am

Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… Whether the New Year brings with it a desire to counter the indulgences of the holidays or an ongoing intention to retain and improve your health and well being, the Mullis Center’s regular classes; Gentle Yoga, Chair Yoga, both  Continue Reading

Categories: Fitness, Health & Wellness, Island Senior

Island Senior: The Mullis Center Says Goodbye to 2019

December 17, 2019 at 5:46 am

Island Senior is a regular column on the San Juan Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… As the year 2019 comes to an end we San Juan Islanders can count our blessings. We live on a beautiful island and we have a senior center with much to offer.  This year the Mullis Center has seen  Continue Reading

Categories: Community, Dining, Island Senior

Island Senior: Simplify For A Meaningful Holiday Season

December 2, 2019 at 5:49 am

Island Senior is a regular column on the SJ Update written by Peggy Sue McRae… There is a certain amount of hustle and bustle that inevitably accompanies the holiday season. Here are just a few ideas that may help limit the stresses and increase the joys of celebrating the holidays: Give the gift of shared  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here, Island Senior, Lifestyle

Ancient Tree at English Camp

November 25, 2019 at 6:00 am

Thanks to Anthony DiMichele for this photo from English Camp…

Categories: Arts, Nature

Pet of the Week

November 24, 2019 at 6:15 am

There’s no getting around it – the holidays are on our doorstep. I’ve only a few days until a motley crew of fourteen arrives for wild rice stuffed “Tofurky”, mashed cauliflower, and a plethora of other gems from PUP-KIN PIES to CHERPUMPLE; a triple layer ditty offering BOTH chocolate and white cake stuffed with a  Continue Reading

Categories: Animals, Around Here

Glass Artist Darleen Nixon Demonstrates Her Craft at Island Studios Trunk Show

November 23, 2019 at 6:31 am

Island studios will be featuring glass artist Darleen Nixon… Join Island Studios on Friday, November 29 11:00 am to 3:00 pm at 270 Spring Street in Friday Harbor for a holiday trunk show featuring beautiful glass jewelry and fun, functional glass pieces for your home created by Darleen Nixon of Nixon Art Glass. Find the  Continue Reading

Categories: Arts, Business

Island Rec’s Winter Break School’s Out Camp

November 23, 2019 at 6:30 am

Are you looking for somewhere for your kids to be during their winter break from school? Our Winter Break Camp will provide structured, themed activities for your Kindergarteners-5th Graders in two day sessions at Friday Harbor Elementary School. We will operate camp in the following two-day sessions with the following themes December 26th & 27th (Survive the Wild),  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here, Recreation

Time to Sign Up For Christmas Food Boxes

November 23, 2019 at 6:00 am

Save the date and grab a Christmas Food Box! Saturday, December 14th, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. Friday Harbor Presbyterian Church deacons will be providing food boxes again for the holiday season. Christmas boxes include an assortment of fresh fruit, dry goods, canned goods and either a ham or packet of tofu for vegetarian  Continue Reading

Categories: Around Here

Salish Sea Youth Ballet presents the Friday Harbor Nutcracker

November 22, 2019 at 6:30 am

Salish Sea Youth Ballet is proud to present the 2019 Friday Harbor Nutcracker! On December 7 & 8, San Juan Island dancers will perform excerpts from the classic Nutcracker ballet in an intimate tea party setting at Brickworks. This interactive, family friendly event immerses audiences into the magical story and is sure to become a  Continue Reading

Categories: Community, Entertainment