This is the poem that Maya Angelou read on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the United Nations in 1995…a reminder that “We must confess that we are the possible/ We are the miraculous, the true wonder of this world.” A Brave and Startling Truth Maya Angelou We, this people, on a small and  Continue Reading

It’s interesting to see & hear all the different ways folks respond to all the cold & snow – some go inside, some go outside & play, some go to work anyway, and some have the school days notion of a “snow day” so impressed on their brain that they go to work but don’t  Continue Reading

As folks dig out from the leftover snow, and try & imagine what the weather report means for tomorrow, with a high of 43 & a 90% chance of snow (sounds slushy, but I guess you can’t say “90% chance of slush”), let’s look around & see what’s up: • If  you live in town,  Continue Reading

The Capital Projects and Technology Levy next month is one of the more important levies we’ve had for a while, which you can get some sense of by checking the campaign’s website. Sarah Crosby and the League of Women Voters are setting up a chance for you to find out more: On February 14, the  Continue Reading

My friend Jennifer Elise from the Islands Museum of Art (IMA) asked me to pass along to you an invitation to their new exhibit by Adonna Khare: Adonna created a life-sized, 35-foot-long carbon pencil and paper drawing of a surreal animal world.  The Islands Museum of Art shipped six pieces of this work from Santa  Continue Reading

• Got this note from Juan Tabon’s daughter Alex (via Juan): My 8 year old girl Alex would like to let everybody to know that she has a blue birdfeeder outside… so let all your friends’ birds in the neighborhood know that we have food for them. Thank you. • Cold & want to get  Continue Reading

Nancy from Griffin Bay Bookstore just sent this over: Griffin Bay Bookstore and the San Juan Island Library are pleased to host Ralph and Phyllis Nansen, Lopez Island, for a book reading and slide presentation at the Library on Saturday, January 21, 7:00 pm. Intrepid sailors, the two authors covered many thousands of miles of  Continue Reading

Let’s check around a bit…. • Jody Burns & Kris Bayas have the season’s plant sale underway – here’s the deal: Native Plant Sale—Pre-Order NOW! Time to order bare root native plants. The Native Plant Sale sponsored by the Master Gardeners and the Convservation District is accepting pre-orders. Lots of plants from which to choose,  Continue Reading

Got this report from Brendan at the County Department of Emergency Management at 2:30 or so on Monday (today): Significant winter weather is in the forecast through the middle of this week: • 3-6 inches of snow could fall before Tuesday morning. • After a lull late Tuesday, snow through the day on Wednesday could  Continue Reading

I had always known Maya Angelou’s autobiography, which she called “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.” I had never looked up the poem it was based on, but this seems like a good day to share Paul Laurence Dunbar’s verse. Thinking about Dr. King, and the miles we still have to go…which may begin  Continue Reading

This Monday is the celebration of Martin Luther King…and yes, one way you can join in remembering Dr. King is to do something to help the community. Here’s one way, sent over by Janet Thomas: Celebrate the Spirit of MLK Jr. Day in Friday Harbor Volunteer! An Afternoon of Community Service Monday, January 16th Come  Continue Reading

Let’s take a look around: • Quote for the day: “Don’t be so afraid to step on someone’s toes that you forget that you came to dance!” +++++++++++++ • It was cool to hear from Juniper that her place is ranked so well – it should be! Here’s more: So….I saw what you posted about  Continue Reading

There are only 3 nights left for the Friday Harbor High Drama Group’s production of Little Women, and I hope that you get the chance to catch this one. Put on your calendar now–you don’t want to miss it! This year’s director is FHHS alumna Bristol Whalen, who graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2010  Continue Reading

Randy Martin at SVC says there has been a lot of feedback asking for these classes, so register early! Call 378-3220 next Tuesday-Thursday to sign up: House Building in San Juan County is offered by Richard Russell on 1/21/12 from 9am -4pm.  Cost is $57.00.  This workshop will prepare you for homebuilding and residential contracting  Continue Reading

Here’s the word from Matt & Maureen: Fish Tacos this Friday at Marketplace! Support Fish For Teeth! Enjoy a FISH TACO caught and prepared by Matt Marinkovich and the Fish For Teeth Team! When: Friday, January 13, 11:30-2:00 p.m. How Much: $7.00 suggested donation Where: MARKETPLACE parking lot Why:  Support FISH for TEETH, who sponsored  Continue Reading

The Art of Business by Teddy Deane Business is usually thought of as business and art is, well, not business. But now, consider the following quotes with introductions from Linda Naiman author of “CreativityatWork.com”: “The business of the artist is to create, navigate opportunity, explore possibility, and master creative breakthrough. We need to restore art,  Continue Reading