Topic: Random Thoughts

Expecting…new islanders soon….

Written on March 18, 2009 at 6:22 am, by

Kim (in photo) and Jason were on their way to deliver yesterday… Danielle & Eric were on the boat last week (they say they will let us know how things go), and Rachel & Brian are still on schedule for next week. I’ll keep you posted how everything comes out.

San Juan Update undergoes major overhaul….what do you think?

Written on March 17, 2009 at 2:03 pm, by

Hey, my friends…. As you can see, the Update underwent surgery this past weekend, and got the equivalent of a journalistic nose job. It’s all really about the same, with a few additions: the Calendar is easier to find, the ads are now located on every page, and it’s possible for you to comment on  Continue Reading

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Written on March 16, 2009 at 11:11 pm, by

I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate. George Burns

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Written on March 16, 2009 at 10:09 am, by

By three methods we may learn wisdom: First, by reflection, which is noblest; Second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest. Confucius

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Written on March 15, 2009 at 3:34 pm, by

Have you noticed that whatever sport you’re trying to learn, some earnest person is always telling you to keep your knees bent? Dave Barry

Tom rocks out, the country dances….

Written on March 15, 2009 at 2:30 pm, by

Last Friday, CNN aired a report on their iReports section about Tom Doenges’ song, “Looking for a Bailout”…. I got reports from all over the country (Christiane Biermann was the first, writing from Portland, and reminding me that Vikky Dauciunas did the really cool video work. Way to go, Tom!) You can see the CNN  Continue Reading

Somebody wrote, so I looked it up for you…

Written on March 14, 2009 at 12:00 pm, by

Somebody wrote, so I looked it up for you: This is a good link to bookmark so you can stay on top of this important issue: Has the Large Hadron Collider destroyed the world yet? Click here. Now.

Putting girls in the middle of things….

Written on March 12, 2009 at 3:56 pm, by

A friend sent me this little video, which I thought you might like….after you take a peek at it (it’s only a couple of minutes long), you might check out the Heifer Project & the people at Kiva for ideas. See what you think. Let’s get things moving.