Let’s see what’s going on around here…. • I keep hearing about different business moves in town…let’s see if we can keep ’em all straight. Doug Bison is gonna move his gallery over to where the Guruda & I was for years on First Street. Meanwhile, Michelle Waldron isn’t moving Daisy Bloom, but she’s been  Continue Reading

I reckon there’s a song that goes with everything, and that’s part of what makes each day that much more full & true…last night’s full moon brought this one up. Here’s Yusaf Islam from ’75 or so: And here’s a version by Wayne Joyce.

The situation in Chile needs help….here’s the link to Doctors Without Borders. Help if you can….

Lori Stokes of the Soroptimist Club sent me this…wow! Numbers-wise, we’re doing pretty well with the local club; achievement-wise, even better. Here’s more: This month, the Friday Harbor Soroptimists passed the 100-member mark, with five women (pictured) being inducted as new members. This makes the group the largest of the island’s four service clubs, as  Continue Reading

County Clerk Joan White just sent this over: Gov. Gregoire appoints new Superior Court judge OLYMPIA – Gov. Chris Gregoire today announced the appointment of Don Eaton to the San Juan County Superior Court. Eaton now serves as a San Juan County Superior Court Commissioner, and replaces Judge John O. Linde, who passed away late  Continue Reading

Much is made of the importance of great leadership… Derek Sivers suggests that the first follower may be the more important part. I watched this a couple of weeks ago, and I find it seems to come up, in one way or another, almost every day. See what you think…the narrator is Derek:

If it seems kinda quiet in town, a part of that is because the SSIS kids are away to Peru & Asia…here’s a little writeup from Head of School Louis O’Prussack that uses the words of the students to tell the story. Thanks, Louis – here’s more: For the past 15 years, since its inception,  Continue Reading

Went to see The Dining Room last night at the Community Theatre, which runs this weekend & next. I know you’ll like it. This is a fun show…you can tell the actors are having fun, and the audience definitely was, too. The show is a character-driven piece of interlaced tales…the six folks in the show  Continue Reading

That’s the rainbow yesterday evening, over the harbor…sent in by Argyle House‘s Art Smith this morning. Didn’t want you to miss it… Here’s Izzy’s song to go with it…this may be the most-requested song that my son & I get when we dj weddings & events. Here’s Israel Kamakawiwo’Ole:

Let’s see what’s happening: • Jet lag: Just saw that Juan & Heidi Lopez are back from a few weeks in Spain. • I heard Desi Whalen was selected to play the lady in “My Fair Lady,” with Daniel Finn as Higgins….gonna be fun! • High school players – wanna play lacrosse this spring? Come  Continue Reading

I always like to hear from Derek Sivers…here’s a little bit he wrote about a common mindset blocker that I believe shows a chance for…more chances. See what you think: There are always more than two options Lately I’ve been helping a lot of friends with decisions.  The common theme I’ve found is that they  Continue Reading

Here’s more from Jan at the Community Theatre: A.R. Gurney’s The Dining Room opens THIS Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. on the Whittier stage. Both humorous and poignant at the same time, the play is set, not surprisingly, inside a dining room. Here, we meet a variety of characters played by six adult actors  Continue Reading

Soroptimist Heather Spaulding wanted to tell you about this year’s party in a couple of weeks (get your tickets now!) ST. PATRICK’S Dinner and Auction FUNDRAISER For the eleventh year running, Soroptimist are having their St. Patrick’s Dinner and Auction. It will be held at the San Juan Yacht Club, Friday Harbor, Saturday, March 13,  Continue Reading

It’s been fun to watch these take off…Steve Dyer‘s been hosting the Open Mike at Pazzo Vivo on Thursday nights, which goes from 6-9pm, and the last few weeks has filled the place (or was that because it was Natalia’s birthday? Both, I think…) Meanwhile, on Saturdays, Mary at the Doctor’s Office has a nice  Continue Reading

Joyce & Carolyn sent this over, and asked me to share it with you: A Birthday Invitation “I am what I am! That’s a great thing to be! If I say so myself, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!” From Happy Birthday To You! By Dr. Seuss Since 1998, March 2nd has been designated as Read Across  Continue Reading

Ron Garner says Firewise communities can use the free chipper…here’s more: New & Existing Firewise Communities Eligible for Free Chipper Time Communities that have joined the Firewise program by February 12, 2010 are eligible to use a chipper in their community for a half-day. San Juan Island Fire Department/Department of Natural Resources will bring a  Continue Reading