I love it when good people get recognition for the super job they do – Michael & John at Wildwood Manor have been named to Trip Advisor’s Top Ten list. This is awesome, and I feel lucky to get the chance to tell you about it. Here’s more, from Trip Advisor: Wildwood Manor, a bed-and-breakfast  Continue Reading

A good-sized crowd sat in on Harry Manx’s show last night at the Community Theatre, and he did a super job of offering up a spell-binding evening of great music…he can make those guitars sing! So, to start your day, here’s a song for you from Harry (you’ll recognize it!):

It’s a sad thing to lose your brother…Ellen Johnson has lost hers. Here’s the rest of the story: Kurt Daniel Johnson (April 16, 1959 ~ January 20, 2010) was born and raised in the community of Ballard in Seattle Washington.  His love for the outdoors began with time spent at the family cabin on Lake  Continue Reading

It was cool to run into Leah Altman last night – she showed me this double-breasted blue coat that she made from scratch. Pretty awesome…way to go, Leah!

Just got this flash from Seanene at the Village at the Harbour: Betty Bruce celebrated her 96th birthday today! Betty has lived at Village at the Harbour since April 2008. Her brilliant smile is contagious and she fills our hearts with love each day.  Happy Birthday, Betty! Love, The staff and residents at the Village

It’s a cool deal – papas on the island can take their favorite girls (or girls!) out for the evening at the Father/Daughter Dance this Friday at the Mullis Center, sponsored by Island Rec. This is the fifth year of the event (I got to DJ the first couple with my son Shay & it  Continue Reading

Leah Lawson tells me the celebration of life for Richard Lawson is this Saturday at one…his passing at the age of 66 has been a big shock to this community, and he is much missed. Here’s more: Richard Lee Lawson was born September 30, 1944 in Friday Harbor WA to Gilbert and Geraldine Lawson. Richard  Continue Reading

Thought you’d like this song by the Dave Mathews Band….nice Valentine to ya, & yours….

I sure like Harry Manx’s music, and I’ll bet you will, too – he’s playing Wednesday at the Community Theatre. Here’s more about him (including some of his songs) & here’s the scoop on tickets & such.

It was a great weekend, with lots of little things afoot… • Just got this note from Lenore – wahoo! Jacob Seiler’s parents are proud to announce his engagement to Pamella Correia Sanches of Brazil.  Jacob has been traveling and working in Brazil for the past 9 months.  His parents are John Stamey and Lenore  Continue Reading

Liz Illg has more: The San Juan Islands Scenic Byway and San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau Announce: Invitation to attend a Public Workshop and A Call for Inspiration The public is invited to attend a community workshop on the development of a corridor management plan (CMP) for the San Juan Islands Scenic Byway. A CMP  Continue Reading

My good friend Ryan Browne was sending this note around to folks to tell us what a good idea tonight’s show is. Harry Manx is the real deal…hope you can work it in. Here’s more from Ryan: “For once, it is accurate to say that an artist is truly unique. You will remember his performance  Continue Reading

A friend of mine once said she hoped I could see each day as new, so I tried to that today…here’s some new things around town: • Over at the Naked Bean, Kaia has hired Anna (she’s the coordinator at the co-op), and it’s good to see the tradition of hiring friendly, smiling people remains  Continue Reading

You know, there’s a lot to like about the way Mari is running Pazzo Vivo these days, from the food to the service to the focus she’s putting on having entertainment most nights there. I’ve been to the last couple of open mikes, and I like that there is a wide range of folks performing,  Continue Reading

This is what folks are talking about this morning…. • I checked with the school district Thursday morning & discovered the school board offered Rick Thompson the superintendent job here on Wednesday night. Cool… I like curriculum guys, and I thought Rick presented himself as articulate & thoughtful with a heart on Tuesday night when  Continue Reading

Peggy Long just told me that her mom just passed away at the Convalescent Center – I’m glad she’s sharing this with all of us, and best wishes & sympathy to you, Peggy in this difficult time. Here’s more: Jule E. McElvain (August 19, 1928 – January 17, 2010), of Friday Harbor, Washington passed away  Continue Reading