Photo of the Day: Eastsound’s Salvadorian Street Food
Salvadorian street food in the Ray’s Pharmacy parking lot. Four beef tacos for $10. They also sell pupusas, burritos, quesdadillas, etc.
Month: July 2021
Film ~ Bono & Eugene Peterson: The Psalms
Tonight our church had a presentation and Q & A session about a film called Bono & Eugene Peterson: The Psalms. You probably know of Bono, lead singer of U2. If you’ve read The Message, a translation of the bible in contemporary language, then you know of its author, Eugene …
In-Person Addendum
The post before this one, “Church in Person,” was a post I wrote last week. I postdated it to come out today, and haven’t thought about it since. One of my readers – C.O. – reminded me that it went live today, and I thank her for reaching out. The …
Church in Person!
This is what communion has looked like for over a year – whatever we’ve had on hand in the kitchen. Juice and rice cakes. Water and donut pieces. Sparkling cider and crackers. No more! What a joy it is to walk into Orcas Island Community Church and see what has …
Life Through Louise Tucker’s Eyes
One of my favorite locals to “visit” on Facebook is Louise Tucker. What she posts is downright therapeutic. It’s calming. It’s innocent. It’s clean and pure. It’s peaceful. Louise notices all that’s right in front of her. She not only takes time to look, she quietly seeks out everyday miracles. …
Brograss & The Talbott Brothers
What a feeling it is to have Orcas Island back to normal. Our inner tanks are filling with every unmasked face we see, every smile we reciprocate, and every gathering we attend! How appropriate it is that our local Brograss just put on a concert at the Village Green to …
Fabulous Low Tide Creatures
Low tide around Indian Island is a phenomenal experience for nature lovers. It’s ever-important to treat all creatures gently out there, and docents look after the area to make sure locals and visitors are extremely conscientious. When the tide goes out, you only have a few hours to look around …
New Friends Atop Indian Island
I love how life leads you to experiences you just can’t plan out, especially here on Orcas Island. That’s why I always leave ample room for spontaneous conversations and wonderful “happenings.” Meet my new friend, Anne Thomas – someone I’ve known about for years – and her lifelong friend, Joy. …
The New Visitor Guide
A big thank you to Lance and the Orcas Island Chamber of Commerce for using some of my photos for the new visitor guide. It’s a great resource to have for information on hikes, restaurants, accommodations, etc. You can get one at 65 North Beach Road right in the heart …
Photo of the Day: Bridge Jumping
Summer at the lake is the best. It’s free all-day fun, and there’s a perfect spot for everyone.
A Tragic Mistake
A young life was lost several days ago. Many of our teenagers worked alongside Issac at Rosario Resort and talked to him on one of his last nights. It is a heavy thing, and leaves a long-lasting impression – especially on young people unaccustomed to death – when someone is …
Faraways Boutique Live!
Elizabeth Schermerhorn came up with a great idea during the pandemic when we were all staying at home, and she’s still at it today. Every Wednesday night and Sunday night at 8 PM, she creates a “live” store in which she and local women model the clothing in her business …
Women’s Sailing Classes
This summer, Sail Orcas in West Sound is offering women’s sailing lessons each Monday night from 5:30-7:30 PM – a beautiful time in the afternoon to be out on the water learning some of the most important life skills you could have on an island! The classes are full for …
Putt-Putt!
Well lookee here! The Orcas Island Golf Course now has an 18-hole mini-golf course. When you do it, you’ll see just how much imagination, creativity, and work went into dreaming it up and making it happen. Come along on a lovely evening… For more information, click here. Thank you, Shelly …
Photo of the Day: Amish Visitors
How excited I was when these two women passed me in town on their bicycles! You see people from all over the world here, but I’ve never run across an Amish visitor. I called to them to stop so I could say hello and introduce myself, as I’m always so …
On the Radio
This past Friday morning, Gretchen Krampf co-hosted a radio show – Lift Your Spirits! with Dena Marie on Alternative Talk 1150 KKNW – and invited me to be on and talk about this blog. Click here to listen. The segment I’m in starts at 20:10, and the following segment features …
The Making of VBS
Every summer around the 4th of July, Orcas Island Community Church puts on Vacation Bible School. It’s free or by donation and is open to any pre-K through 6th-grade child on the island – local or visitor. Keep it in mind next year in case you missed it this time …
Vacation Bible School!
In 30 minutes it begins! All kids are welcome, even if you just found out about it and your kids can’t make it today but can make it for the rest of the week. VBS is from 12:45-3:15 each day this week at Orcas Island Community Church. It’s free (or …
4th of July Laser Light Show
Fireworks were cancelled again this year, but thankfully another laser light show was planned at Mt Baker Farm. We didn’t hear about it last year until it was too late, so this year I didn’t want to miss out on the only community fesitvities for the big night. Oh my …
Last Day for the Magic Show
Last night we attended the very first unmasked indoor show on Orcas Island since March of last year. Matthew the Magician is one of our local phenoms, and his magic show is not to be missed. He is unbelievably impressive. We’ve been attending Matthew’s shows since he was 13 years …
Our New Mayor – A Lizard
Here on Orcas Island, we choose an honorary mayor each year by casting our monetary votes to see who gets the most. It’s a clever fundraiser that benefits Orcas Island Children’s House. This year’s candidates? A line-up of various dogs, a bunny, and a bearded dragon. Every year after the …
4th of July’s Refreshing Normalcy
Freedom took on a whole new meaning at today’s 4th of July parade. With the mask mandate newly lifted from San Juan County – one of the most highly vaccinated counties in the nation – today was a celebration not only of our country’s freedom but also our personal, physical …
Lum Farm on Coffelt Farm Preserve
I’ve been wanting to highlight the Lums for a long time. Eric and Amy are staples here on the island, known for all of the myriad ways they work the land and help others learn basic skills. When I think of Eric and Amy, I see two knowledgeable people who …
Waiting for the Ferry in Anacortes
It happens. You’re already 30-60 minutes early in the ferry line so you don’t lose your reservation, and then a ferry is removed from the day’s schedule for a repair, or an important ferry worker has an emergency, or someone brings a car full of ammunition and everything comes to …
