Back in October, I had strep throat. I don’t usually go to the doctor unless a sickness gets to the point that I can’t handle it. My throat got unbearably painful, I went to the doctor, and came out so grateful for modern medicine and antibiotics. A few days later, …
Orcas Island abounds with unique events throughout the year. The Paper Airplane Contest held in the public school gym is nothing frilly. Simply a lot of kids with five sheets of paper each, forming planes for three contests – distance, time aloft, and accuracy. First-, second-, and third-place winners in …
For most of my life I have tried to eat healthily. Aside from living mostly off of leftover brownies and garlic bread as a river guide, I’ve typically enjoyed things like fruit and granola rather than ice cream and chocolate sauce. I’ve read food books, I’ve watched food documentaries, and …
Living on Orcas Island is the antithesis of living in Hollywood. We cherish our space. We love our peace and quiet. Our wardrobes reflect function over fashion. And anonymity is king for many. We haven’t had cable for years but I know how much my mom loves movies and watching …
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