Topic: Around Here
Coal Terminal Letter Writing Party
Written on January 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Katie Fleming over at the Friends of the San Juans wanted me to pass along this invitation to attend their “Last Chance Coal Comment Party” for the Gateway Pacific Terminal: The San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea will be at the center of the marine impacts resulting from increased shipping of coal exports. Concerned Continue Reading
Fluke
Written on January 14, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the beautiful new sculpture in town when you can. “Fluke” by local artist Micajah Bienvenu, was just installed Thursday morning on the rock outcropping just across from the ferry lanes. If you can’t get down there anytime soon, click on these photos. And be sure to read the Press Release from the Town below: Continue Reading
Pet of the Week x2
Written on January 14, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy over at the Animal Shelter sent over this notice about this week’s pets of the week: One look at Mike and Ike and you have to agree – these are handsome boys. These guys are the best! They are quiet, have perfect manners and are extremely good-natured, happy dogs. They greet everyone with Continue Reading
Choose Not to Suffer
Written on January 13, 2013 at 7:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
How to choose to suffer (or not) in day to day life Suzie Thomas, who recently returned to Friday Harbor after 30 years away, will be offering a free 3-evening workshop at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Suzie will teach three simple keys which, if practiced, will immediately lessen much of the emotional and mental suffering inherent Continue Reading
Diana checks in…
Written on January 13, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update reporter Diana Mancel files this report: Dateline: Browne’s Home Center, 860 Mullis Street – Kathy Rouleau says Hellebores are selling best right now! I asked Kathy if it got lonesome out there during the cold, rainy winter days, but I looked around and could see she had plenty of company….
Meat Loaf and Wine
Written on January 13, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sounds like they had a pretty good time over at Mullis Center on Thursday for the big Meat Loaf cook-off and Wine Tasting gig. Stan the Wine Man files this report: Well, last night was a big hit at the Mullis Center. We had a lot of people and I want to thank all of Continue Reading
Now that’s food for thought…
Written on January 12, 2013 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro sends this mouth-watering invitation. See you there!! The next Community Dinner is fast approaching! The end of the semester means it is time for an OPEN HOUSE. The students will be presenting their Community Projects in classrooms, the Jazz Band will play and the Art Walk-a-Bout has our young artists’ work on display around Continue Reading
Writing with Susan Wingate
Written on January 12, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Diana Mancel was there and has this to report: It was a dark and stormy night…. Wait a second….that can’t be right! Susan Wingate’s Writing Workshop had its first of six sessions this past Saturday (it was rainy, but not dark and stormy), with a room full of aspiring writers, eager to hear Susan’s slant Continue Reading
Grief Support Group
Written on January 12, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Margaret Langlie tells me that there are still openings for the Hospice of San Juan Grief Support Group beginning next week… Hospice of San Juan is sponsoring a Grief Support Group for anyone who has lost a family member or friend. The support group will provide a time to talk and share common experiences, ask Continue Reading
Run Ladies Run is coming again
Written on January 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time again… BooBoo and Kerry want you to know that Run Ladies Run will be hosting their annual 10K and Half Marathon. March 24th 2013. Both events will start at 9:30 am beginning at the EARTH BOX MOTEL and SPA (410 Spring St. Friday Harbor, WA) Runners and walkers alike are welcome. All registrations for Continue Reading
Persistence pays off: Lita receives the Samsung American Legion Scholarship
Written on January 11, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Ian Byington
Looks like the odds are on her side – and as a result, The American Legion’s Minnie Knych is happy to announce that Lita Gislason is this year’s winner – here’s more: American Legion Auxiliary unit 163 of Friday Harbor, WA is proud to announce that Lita Gislason of Friday Harbor is the recipient of Continue Reading
Tech Savvy?
Written on January 11, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Found this in some tech magazine we had lying around the office several years ago: “ADO is the friendly face on OLE DB, which lets you leverage your experience in DAO and RDO (because much of the interface is the same). And since OLE DB has a provider for ODBC, you can still access your DSNs (System Continue Reading
Book Review
Written on January 10, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update book reviewer Diana Mancel has this report on a local book: Just finished reading this book, Time Shadows & Tall Tales – San Juan Island in Earlier Years, by Dr. Jack J. Crawford. Dr. Crawford passed away in 2000, and this book was printed in 2010 with a preface from his wife, Nedell. I checked Continue Reading
Upcycling Weeds into Medicine
Written on January 10, 2013 at 5:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
This looks pretty cool right here – turn your weeds into medicine! Here’s more from Aunde: San Juan Island Herbalist Teaches Upcycling Weeds into Medicine San Juan Island herbalist Aunde Cornely is offering a variety of opportunities to learn the magic and medicine of Celtic herbs—many of which are considered weeds here in the Pacific Continue Reading
Rare eagle caught by Traci’s lens for National Geographic….
Written on January 9, 2013 at 11:22 am, by Ian Byington
What a cool thing to hear – one of Traci Walter’s photos has been used in the National Geographic! She caught the photo above near Bellingham of a bald eagle with rare spots….you already know her wonderful, evocative photography (if not, check out her website here! I love her pictures of nature around San Juan Island….)…. Continue Reading
Coal Terminal Letter Writing Party
Written on January 14, 2013 at 3:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
Katie Fleming over at the Friends of the San Juans wanted me to pass along this invitation to attend their “Last Chance Coal Comment Party” for the Gateway Pacific Terminal: The San Juan Islands and the Salish Sea will be at the center of the marine impacts resulting from increased shipping of coal exports. Concerned Continue Reading
Fluke
Written on January 14, 2013 at 5:30 am, by Tim Dustrude
Check out the beautiful new sculpture in town when you can. “Fluke” by local artist Micajah Bienvenu, was just installed Thursday morning on the rock outcropping just across from the ferry lanes. If you can’t get down there anytime soon, click on these photos. And be sure to read the Press Release from the Town below: Continue Reading
Pet of the Week x2
Written on January 14, 2013 at 5:27 am, by Tim Dustrude
Jan Murphy over at the Animal Shelter sent over this notice about this week’s pets of the week: One look at Mike and Ike and you have to agree – these are handsome boys. These guys are the best! They are quiet, have perfect manners and are extremely good-natured, happy dogs. They greet everyone with Continue Reading
Choose Not to Suffer
Written on January 13, 2013 at 7:37 pm, by Tim Dustrude
How to choose to suffer (or not) in day to day life Suzie Thomas, who recently returned to Friday Harbor after 30 years away, will be offering a free 3-evening workshop at Griffin Bay Bookstore. Suzie will teach three simple keys which, if practiced, will immediately lessen much of the emotional and mental suffering inherent Continue Reading
Diana checks in…
Written on January 13, 2013 at 5:55 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update reporter Diana Mancel files this report: Dateline: Browne’s Home Center, 860 Mullis Street – Kathy Rouleau says Hellebores are selling best right now! I asked Kathy if it got lonesome out there during the cold, rainy winter days, but I looked around and could see she had plenty of company….
Meat Loaf and Wine
Written on January 13, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Sounds like they had a pretty good time over at Mullis Center on Thursday for the big Meat Loaf cook-off and Wine Tasting gig. Stan the Wine Man files this report: Well, last night was a big hit at the Mullis Center. We had a lot of people and I want to thank all of Continue Reading
Now that’s food for thought…
Written on January 12, 2013 at 6:00 am, by Tim Dustrude
Liz Varvaro sends this mouth-watering invitation. See you there!! The next Community Dinner is fast approaching! The end of the semester means it is time for an OPEN HOUSE. The students will be presenting their Community Projects in classrooms, the Jazz Band will play and the Art Walk-a-Bout has our young artists’ work on display around Continue Reading
Writing with Susan Wingate
Written on January 12, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Diana Mancel was there and has this to report: It was a dark and stormy night…. Wait a second….that can’t be right! Susan Wingate’s Writing Workshop had its first of six sessions this past Saturday (it was rainy, but not dark and stormy), with a room full of aspiring writers, eager to hear Susan’s slant Continue Reading
Grief Support Group
Written on January 12, 2013 at 5:28 am, by Tim Dustrude
Margaret Langlie tells me that there are still openings for the Hospice of San Juan Grief Support Group beginning next week… Hospice of San Juan is sponsoring a Grief Support Group for anyone who has lost a family member or friend. The support group will provide a time to talk and share common experiences, ask Continue Reading
Run Ladies Run is coming again
Written on January 11, 2013 at 6:19 pm, by Tim Dustrude
It’s that time again… BooBoo and Kerry want you to know that Run Ladies Run will be hosting their annual 10K and Half Marathon. March 24th 2013. Both events will start at 9:30 am beginning at the EARTH BOX MOTEL and SPA (410 Spring St. Friday Harbor, WA) Runners and walkers alike are welcome. All registrations for Continue Reading
Persistence pays off: Lita receives the Samsung American Legion Scholarship
Written on January 11, 2013 at 5:46 am, by Ian Byington
Looks like the odds are on her side – and as a result, The American Legion’s Minnie Knych is happy to announce that Lita Gislason is this year’s winner – here’s more: American Legion Auxiliary unit 163 of Friday Harbor, WA is proud to announce that Lita Gislason of Friday Harbor is the recipient of Continue Reading
Tech Savvy?
Written on January 11, 2013 at 5:40 am, by Tim Dustrude
Found this in some tech magazine we had lying around the office several years ago: “ADO is the friendly face on OLE DB, which lets you leverage your experience in DAO and RDO (because much of the interface is the same). And since OLE DB has a provider for ODBC, you can still access your DSNs (System Continue Reading
Book Review
Written on January 10, 2013 at 5:59 am, by Tim Dustrude
Roving Update book reviewer Diana Mancel has this report on a local book: Just finished reading this book, Time Shadows & Tall Tales – San Juan Island in Earlier Years, by Dr. Jack J. Crawford. Dr. Crawford passed away in 2000, and this book was printed in 2010 with a preface from his wife, Nedell. I checked Continue Reading
Upcycling Weeds into Medicine
Written on January 10, 2013 at 5:14 am, by Tim Dustrude
This looks pretty cool right here – turn your weeds into medicine! Here’s more from Aunde: San Juan Island Herbalist Teaches Upcycling Weeds into Medicine San Juan Island herbalist Aunde Cornely is offering a variety of opportunities to learn the magic and medicine of Celtic herbs—many of which are considered weeds here in the Pacific Continue Reading
Rare eagle caught by Traci’s lens for National Geographic….
Written on January 9, 2013 at 11:22 am, by Ian Byington
What a cool thing to hear – one of Traci Walter’s photos has been used in the National Geographic! She caught the photo above near Bellingham of a bald eagle with rare spots….you already know her wonderful, evocative photography (if not, check out her website here! I love her pictures of nature around San Juan Island….)…. Continue Reading