Next weekend on the 16th, Griffin Bay Bookstore is going to present author Judy Bentley with her new book, Hiking Washington’s History at 7pm – here’s more about the show: PRAISE FOR HIKING WASHINGTON’S HISTORY “This book samples the landscape and history of the entire state, and is well organized, well researched, and well written.  Continue Reading

When Josie & I went to see “Trying” this past weekend, we realized later that, at some level, we had seen the Island Stage Left show from three different angles. The show revolves around 81-year-old Francis Biddle’s slowly evolving relationship with his new secretary, 25-year-old Sarah Schorr from Saskatchewan. The story is based on playwright  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s up… • Did you know that the San Juan Center for Skagit Valley College celebrated their 15th year since the building above the airport opened? Classes began for the spring semester for 1996 after the ceremonies in March ’96…the school has been a gem of the island ever since. Speaking of which,  Continue Reading

Let’s look around the island a bit…. • It was great to see Ann & Credence’s little Hazel out & about at the Elephant Revival concert Saturday….born just this year, she’s recovering nicely from the just-after-birth surgery she underwent to repair her abdominal area. Great to see her! • Friday was Luanne Spendiff’s last day  Continue Reading

It was terrible news to wake up to – that Sharon Hammel had passed away in a fire at her house early Sunday morning. You knew Sharon – she worked for the Town and was responsible for making us look so good – the flowers she watered all spring & summer, the plants, the greenspaces.  Continue Reading

Just got this report from public information officer Ron Garner…. On Sunday morning at 2:11am, a 9-1-1 call to the Sheriff’s Dispatch reported “a structure fire with a person trapped inside” in the 1000 block of Park Street in Friday Harbor, Washington.  A patrolling Sheriff’s Deputy, along with the first two firefighters to arrive attempted  Continue Reading

Some days, do you get the feeling you’re missing something? This is a story a friend of mine told me: I was walking down the sidewalk on a busy New York City day with a friend who lives in the forests of Brazil. He stopped, cocked his head & said, “Listen! I think that’s a  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s happening…. • You know, Jordan Nash (above) & I have something in common – we both have twins for siblings (he has Charles & Margaret, I have Pat & Bama. Yes, I have a brother named Bama. And a sister named Pebbles.) Here’s a video of what MY life was like, when  Continue Reading

Are you as excited as I am about this spring’s show that our friends at Island Stage Left have opening this week? I’m gonna tell you – the show runs for five weeks, but don’t put off going because that wouldn’t work for you, with these possible consequences: a) it always gets more crowded toward  Continue Reading

This is a TED talk with researcher/storyteller Brene Brown (she warns that “researcher” is a good way to scare people off, but I know you’re tough). When she discusses what she calls the power of vulnerability, she helps people see the place within where a sense of belonging can begin…see what you think. Can you  Continue Reading

Let’s see what’s going on.… • Hey, you’ve seen those plastic tubes from the road (see ’em in the picture, behind the guys?) You can be part of helping restore wetlands -here’s a note from Diane at the Land Bank: Here’s an opportunity to help the San Juan County Land Bank with ongoing wetland restoration  Continue Reading

The lasagna dinner & auction is tonight at the Yacht Club, with things getting underway at 5:30pm. This is the Friday Harbor Sailing Team’s main fundraiser for the year – come on by!

Let’s see what’s going on ’round here…. • It was fun to go to the welcoming ceremony Sunday in Sidney, as the ferry route from Anacortes/Friday Harbor to British Columbia opened up for the season. It’s always a feel-good session, as folks from both sides of the water celebrate the connection we all share as  Continue Reading

This posting has two parts – Alice Hibberd is offering a deal called Adventure Games (that’s the first part) and Yoga for KIds (the second) next week…here’s the story: Adventure Games! Free Programs with Alice Hibberd at the Elementary School For students in Grades 3-5 Vacation Week Games (6 hr class) Monday, April 4 &  Continue Reading

Michael Barsamian (he’s also the keeper with the good hands for the soccer team) and Sarah Clark (heckuva actress – she was Iris in FHHS’ Still Life With Iris) are part of the program at FHHS that is doing amazing things underwater…here’s their report: It is getting down to crunch time for the high school  Continue Reading

Great day for running yesterday morning as nearly eighty women collected in front of the Hotel De Haro at Roche Harbor for this year’s Run Ladies Run 10K. It was great to see everyone cheering for each other before, during, and after the race…that’s what islands are for, right? Super job by Kerry & BooBoo  Continue Reading