Topic: Around Here
Remembering on Memorial Day on San Juan Island….
Written on May 31, 2011 at 7:41 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday was Memorial Day on the island, and as the weather cleared throughout the day, we had a nice day with which to enjoy a day off & do things with family & friends & loved ones. The morning started with the reason for the day downtown, with a parade honoring the veterans who live Continue Reading
The San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour…this weekend!
Written on May 31, 2011 at 6:59 am, by Ian Byington
This coming weekend is one of the island events I like the most – the San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour. It’s almost impossible to get around to all 19 studios, but it’s sure easy to work a few into your busy weekend…after all, there’s nowhere on the island you’re going where you won’t pass Continue Reading
Janet’s book wins 2011 Nautilus Book Award – wahoo!
Written on May 30, 2011 at 8:37 am, by Ian Byington
It’s been so wonderful to see Janet Thomas’ work get the recognition it deserves, and the trend continues as the 2011 Nautilus Book Awards were announced and her memoir DAY BREAKS OVER DHARAMSALA: A Memoir Of Life Lost and Found was named a Silver Winner. Janet’s well-attended reading for the book last year at Griffin Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on May 30, 2011 at 8:07 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around a bit…. • The Memorial Day Parade is this morning at 10:30, starting from the Courthouse & heading to the marina, with the festivities at Memorial Park. Come, and remember. • There’s a new yoga teacher at XYZ Movement Arts…Marie Hart moved from the East Bay, CA to be near her family Continue Reading
Stuff to keep our eye on….
Written on May 26, 2011 at 10:19 pm, by Ian Byington
Stuff to keep our eye on in the next couple of days or so…. • Those amazing softball girls in Spokane for the state tourney on Friday/Saturday….the Wolverines have been great fun to watch this year, especially if you like big bats. An offensive surge got them to state – let’s see what kind of Continue Reading
Sarah’s song for the morning….
Written on May 26, 2011 at 10:02 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s Sweet Surrender with Sarah McLachlan:
What’s new….
Written on May 26, 2011 at 2:46 am, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island, there are a few things going on… • T:FLO is the band as The Rumor Mill offers live karaoke tonight – drop in & you’ll sound like a rock star! Starts at 7:30pm, with OPALCO turning the lights off at 11:45 for the whole island. Probably stop by then…. Meanwhile, Dave Continue Reading
Treasure on the island – drop by Castaways!
Written on May 26, 2011 at 2:37 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to have so many choices on the island! As I was clearing out fourteen years of furniture and household goods the last three weeks to get my house ready to rent, I had help from folks all over the island – Copper at Consignment Treasures, Kathleen & her crew at The Thrift Continue Reading
Update: Interim principal interviews
Written on May 26, 2011 at 1:57 am, by Ian Byington
Three candidates have been selected for interviews for the interim principal position -here’s more from the superintendent’s office: Here is the outline of next Tuesday’s interviews. More detailed bios will follow – in short: Christy Collins served as a teacher, elementary principal, and special education coordinator in the Lake Washington School District. Marc Vermeire is Continue Reading
Time to feather your nest!
Written on May 25, 2011 at 9:57 am, by Ian Byington
When I found out about three weeks ago that I had located some folks to rent out my house, the cool part was the chance to downsize…and that was great. Since Josie & I wanted to move to an apartment anyway, that part was easy. The hard part was getting the place ready for the Continue Reading
Update on FHES principal search…
Written on May 25, 2011 at 9:18 am, by Ian Byington
In a press release from the superintendent’s office late yesterday: Here is an update on the search at the elementary school. Today our search committee met from 8:00 to 4:30 to interview six candidates who are qualified for the position. Each candidate was scored by the thirteen member search committee. Following the interviews, three candidates Continue Reading
Over & over & over…
Written on May 25, 2011 at 7:36 am, by Ian Byington
In this challenging vid, Emily & Amy (the Indigo Girls) explore both’s reincarnation & recurring lives backed by the metaphor of Galileo’s “night vision,” with which ironically he saw clearly the way the universe worked…and wrote that up, only to be condemned by the dominant church at the time. How long till we get it Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on May 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look… • If it seems like dèja vu all over again, that’s because it is – at the Palace Theatre this weekend it’s Kung Fu Panda 2 and Pirates of the Caribbean (like, 4). Good time for all. • Psychic awareness of pre-confusion: I was visiting with a friend yesterday about something Continue Reading
A hybrid porpoise stranding….
Written on May 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm, by Ian Byington
If you’ve been out on the water much around here, you know there’s harbor porpoises & Dall’s porpoises…when they interbreed, they have hybrid kids. Here’s more about one that turned up on the beach here, in a report from Amy Traxler of the Marine Stranding Network, with a reminder to let her know about any Continue Reading
What’s happening….
Written on May 24, 2011 at 7:33 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around & see… • Message in a bottle – here’s a story from KOMO 4 about a bottle that was discovered at Eagle Cove – you’ll love it. Great way to start the day – and thanks, Judy for passing it on! • Tomorrow is Island Rec’s Open House at 4:00pm (till Continue Reading
Remembering on Memorial Day on San Juan Island….
Written on May 31, 2011 at 7:41 am, by Ian Byington
Yesterday was Memorial Day on the island, and as the weather cleared throughout the day, we had a nice day with which to enjoy a day off & do things with family & friends & loved ones. The morning started with the reason for the day downtown, with a parade honoring the veterans who live Continue Reading
The San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour…this weekend!
Written on May 31, 2011 at 6:59 am, by Ian Byington
This coming weekend is one of the island events I like the most – the San Juan Island Artists Studio Tour. It’s almost impossible to get around to all 19 studios, but it’s sure easy to work a few into your busy weekend…after all, there’s nowhere on the island you’re going where you won’t pass Continue Reading
Janet’s book wins 2011 Nautilus Book Award – wahoo!
Written on May 30, 2011 at 8:37 am, by Ian Byington
It’s been so wonderful to see Janet Thomas’ work get the recognition it deserves, and the trend continues as the 2011 Nautilus Book Awards were announced and her memoir DAY BREAKS OVER DHARAMSALA: A Memoir Of Life Lost and Found was named a Silver Winner. Janet’s well-attended reading for the book last year at Griffin Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on May 30, 2011 at 8:07 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around a bit…. • The Memorial Day Parade is this morning at 10:30, starting from the Courthouse & heading to the marina, with the festivities at Memorial Park. Come, and remember. • There’s a new yoga teacher at XYZ Movement Arts…Marie Hart moved from the East Bay, CA to be near her family Continue Reading
Stuff to keep our eye on….
Written on May 26, 2011 at 10:19 pm, by Ian Byington
Stuff to keep our eye on in the next couple of days or so…. • Those amazing softball girls in Spokane for the state tourney on Friday/Saturday….the Wolverines have been great fun to watch this year, especially if you like big bats. An offensive surge got them to state – let’s see what kind of Continue Reading
Sarah’s song for the morning….
Written on May 26, 2011 at 10:02 pm, by Ian Byington
Here’s Sweet Surrender with Sarah McLachlan:
What’s new….
Written on May 26, 2011 at 2:46 am, by Ian Byington
Looking around the island, there are a few things going on… • T:FLO is the band as The Rumor Mill offers live karaoke tonight – drop in & you’ll sound like a rock star! Starts at 7:30pm, with OPALCO turning the lights off at 11:45 for the whole island. Probably stop by then…. Meanwhile, Dave Continue Reading
Treasure on the island – drop by Castaways!
Written on May 26, 2011 at 2:37 am, by Ian Byington
It was great to have so many choices on the island! As I was clearing out fourteen years of furniture and household goods the last three weeks to get my house ready to rent, I had help from folks all over the island – Copper at Consignment Treasures, Kathleen & her crew at The Thrift Continue Reading
Update: Interim principal interviews
Written on May 26, 2011 at 1:57 am, by Ian Byington
Three candidates have been selected for interviews for the interim principal position -here’s more from the superintendent’s office: Here is the outline of next Tuesday’s interviews. More detailed bios will follow – in short: Christy Collins served as a teacher, elementary principal, and special education coordinator in the Lake Washington School District. Marc Vermeire is Continue Reading
Time to feather your nest!
Written on May 25, 2011 at 9:57 am, by Ian Byington
When I found out about three weeks ago that I had located some folks to rent out my house, the cool part was the chance to downsize…and that was great. Since Josie & I wanted to move to an apartment anyway, that part was easy. The hard part was getting the place ready for the Continue Reading
Update on FHES principal search…
Written on May 25, 2011 at 9:18 am, by Ian Byington
In a press release from the superintendent’s office late yesterday: Here is an update on the search at the elementary school. Today our search committee met from 8:00 to 4:30 to interview six candidates who are qualified for the position. Each candidate was scored by the thirteen member search committee. Following the interviews, three candidates Continue Reading
Over & over & over…
Written on May 25, 2011 at 7:36 am, by Ian Byington
In this challenging vid, Emily & Amy (the Indigo Girls) explore both’s reincarnation & recurring lives backed by the metaphor of Galileo’s “night vision,” with which ironically he saw clearly the way the universe worked…and wrote that up, only to be condemned by the dominant church at the time. How long till we get it Continue Reading
Around the island….
Written on May 24, 2011 at 9:46 pm, by Ian Byington
Let’s take a look… • If it seems like dèja vu all over again, that’s because it is – at the Palace Theatre this weekend it’s Kung Fu Panda 2 and Pirates of the Caribbean (like, 4). Good time for all. • Psychic awareness of pre-confusion: I was visiting with a friend yesterday about something Continue Reading
A hybrid porpoise stranding….
Written on May 24, 2011 at 4:50 pm, by Ian Byington
If you’ve been out on the water much around here, you know there’s harbor porpoises & Dall’s porpoises…when they interbreed, they have hybrid kids. Here’s more about one that turned up on the beach here, in a report from Amy Traxler of the Marine Stranding Network, with a reminder to let her know about any Continue Reading
What’s happening….
Written on May 24, 2011 at 7:33 am, by Ian Byington
Let’s look around & see… • Message in a bottle – here’s a story from KOMO 4 about a bottle that was discovered at Eagle Cove – you’ll love it. Great way to start the day – and thanks, Judy for passing it on! • Tomorrow is Island Rec’s Open House at 4:00pm (till Continue Reading