Little bit of fog never hurt anyone, and it always clears eventually – let’s take a look through the mists: • A little of everything this weekend, eh? Lots of rain, with nice sunshine just when we needed it, along with morning thunder Sunday morning. • The Village Faire was pretty awesome, in spite of  Continue Reading

If you’re thinking about getting your roof worked on, these folks in Seattle come to the island regularly, and they do a good job – check them out! You can call Rainier Roof Restoration (253)-565-5200) for a free appointment to scope out your roof needs.

Things to think about: • Wow, have you seen what Tim Dustrude is doing with portraits? It’s time for senior pictures (this is a shout out to FHHS & SSIS & GBHS senior parents!) so call Tim today (317-4095) & schedule your kid’s session. You’ll be glad you did! • Sandy Buckley is one of  Continue Reading

Good morning, and bring your umbrella….let’s see what’s in the news: • Hope to see you around this weekend. There’s the Akashic Records deal at the Library, the Buffalo thing at the Whale Museum, The Village Faire, undaunted at the possibility of rain, football in Bellingham, soccer on the island all day Saturday, the Sunrise  Continue Reading

Ruth at waterworks welcomes Stephen McMillian: “Throughout his life, Stephen has been inspired and sustained by the natural world and has spent much of his time outside. Stephen is renewed and invigorated by being in and moving through the landscape. It is this sense of renewal that he seeks to share with others.” Stephen’s aquatint  Continue Reading

Melina Lagios has been the acting director at the Library since Laura Tretter left back in July, and she’s been acting like a really good one (AND doing her assistant/children’s librarian job, too!)…but now she tells me a decision has been made & a new director is on the way: The Board of Trustees of  Continue Reading

Let’s see what we see…. • Just heard from Aaron D’Errico that he’s in a contest, and we can help – here’s more: I’m really excited!  I’ve just completed my logo for the Stan Lee Foundation create a logo contest through talenthouse.com. I’m asking all my friends to please register and vote for my logo  Continue Reading

The soccer association could use a little help with putting on games – here’s more from Travis Ayers: Calling All Referees San Juan Soccer needs more referees. Please contact Kevin Porter at [email protected] to sign up. The pay range is as follows: U8 and U10: $10/game U12 and U13: $15/game And if you are a  Continue Reading

Around the island…. • Tonight at the Community Theatre – John Hammond! Besides writing the music for Little Big Man, he’s got a pretty long & distinguished career…and sounds good, too! Here’s more from Jan at the SJCT: Blues Guitar/Harmonica Master at SJCT Tom Waits calls him a “great force of nature.”  T. Bone Burnett  Continue Reading

The Chalk-It-Up shown in the pictures happened two months ago, and Rebecca Clarke at Island Rec sent them then, but hey, I was busy that week, or something…. so I saved them until NOW to show you! It was fun – here’s more from Rebecca: Here are some pictures of Island Rec’s 2010 Chalk-It-Up event  Continue Reading

…to tell someone you love them, today. I love this little bit from the movie Love, Actually, as this guy tells her –  the woman he can never be with – the truth, as part of his moving on….and here’s hoping your day is full of love. Cheers, Your itinerant webdude

Jensen Shipyard Invites You to Celebrate 100 Years

From the oldest family-owned business on the island…

Albert Jensen & Sons, Inc. (aka Jensen Shipyard) has been in business at 1293 Turn Point Road, Friday Harbor since 1910.  To celebrate their maritime business longevity they are hosting an Anniversary Party on Saturday, September 18, 2010 from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come enjoy fresh fish…

Let’s check out the scene…. • Babies, babies…. I checked in at San Juan Holistic Healthcare – they told me Laura and Jason Holden delivered Theron Ellis last week, and everybody’s healthy (naturally!) And…on the eight last week, Jessie Danielle Valencia was born to Martha & Reyes – everybody’s doing well! • This week you  Continue Reading

Every so often you get a special chance to do something… This weekend, Josie & I got to go out on the Western Prince for the afternoon, and it was pretty special. Our good friend Hobbes was driving the boat, and it was cool to see how he’s thinking all the time – about the  Continue Reading