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

I’ve always liked Paul Simon’s “Still Crazy After All These Years,” and it was a pleasure to find James Taylor’s version (mad dog barkin’ crazy, it is)…see what you think:

The Conservation District Election is next week – you have to go by the office & pick up your ballot & get it in by next Tuesday….here are the candidate statements & the info about how to vote: ++++++++++++++++++ Candidate Statement from April Lalande As a lifelong Washington resident, I spent many memorable early years  Continue Reading

Looks like a good one coming up this week – here’s more from the Community Theatre’s Jan Bollwinkel-Smith: We’ve Got PROOF! What happens when there’s a distinct possibility that a child might inherit a parent’s talent—and their madness? David Auburn’s play, Proof,  which won both a Pulitzer Prize and a Tony for “Best Play” in  Continue Reading

Just got the word from Nancy Larsen at Griffin Bay Bookstore – this is a great honor for a great book: Thor Hanson to Celebrate PNBA Award at Griffin Bay Bookstore Please join Griffin Bay Bookstore for the presentation of a 2012 Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association (PNBA) Award to San Juan Island author Thor Hanson  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on around here: • They’re not playing hookey…there’s no school today because of President’s Day (and a long weekend that started last Thursday for the kids). Expect banks & the post office to be closed too, and say hey to the kids around town. +++++++++++++++ It’s always good to see &  Continue Reading

• Passing: You remember when the Washington State Ferry Elwha got “on the rocks” back in 1983? The incident spawned a drink by the same name, a song (click here to hear it), and a bit of notoriety for Peggy, the “lady in the wheelhouse” visiting the distracted pilot on that fateful day. I got  Continue Reading

They’re finally home after a long stint in the hospital & special care – here’s more: Chris and Elizabeth Schubert are proud to announce the births of their identical twin girls, Caelyn Marie and Sara Lorraine Schubert. The girls were born January 16th, 2012, six weeks premature at Swedish Hospital in Seattle, Washington. Caelyn weighed  Continue Reading

Peggy & Oren have The Rumor Mill all decked out – here’s the scoop for Tuesday: It’s an evening of Mardi Gras revelry, fine food & drink, special drawings & contests, with vocalists Jill Urbach & Jim Moe from 6:30-10pm. Feast on Crawfish Pot Pie, Jambalaya, Carpetbagger Steak with Tasso Hollandaise, Oysters Beinville, Muffuletta salad,  Continue Reading

Here’s the scoop from Barbara Sharp: Night of Chocolate Friendzy It’s time for chocolate, and lots of it! The Friends of the Library is sponsoring its fifth annual fundraiser, Night of Chocolate Friendzy, Saturday February 18, 7:00pm at the San Juan Island Library. Bring your favorite chocolate dessert to share, and vote for your favorite.    Continue Reading

These folks are part of the glue that keeps us together as islanders…here’s more from Theresa (thanks, Theresa!): San Juan Eagles Honored for Ten Years of Volunteer Medical Flights by Theresa Simendinger Ten years ago the Eagles started flying on their own time and dime to help cancer patients living on  San Juan Island. Founder  Continue Reading

A quick note from Judy at the Land Bank: Rose gardeners from all over San Juan County are invited to a free rose pruning demonstration on traditional rose pruning day – President’s Day. WSU Master Gardener Volunteers Judy Cumming and Linda Thompson will host the demonstration from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm on Monday, February  Continue Reading