Didier Gincig is one of those people that you could meet once and never forget. He has an enthusiasm for life that is downright infectious, and he acknowledges each person he encounters with such presence, which implies to me that every moment, every person, and every interaction is important to …
How fun it’s been to do author signings now and then at Darvill’s Bookstore! Today is another signing from 3-5. See ya there!
What another beautiful day for Farmers’ Market! See you there from 10-2! Here’s a look at last week…
George Post will also be there to speak about the origins of The Exchange, and Peter Fisher will speak about Madrona Point, the Land Bank, and OPAL. Nancy Stillger and the Orcas Island Historical Museum will be launching the bison exhibit tonight. DJ Bodhicypha (Ian Welch) will be spinning music …
Jon Welch is someone I have come across for years in various capacities here on the island, first at TeeJay’s Tacos at the Odd Fellows Hall many years ago, and most recently at the ferry kiosk. He has always been kind-hearted, even-keel, and helpful. He even spoke up for me …
If you’d like to buy a copy of Life on Orcas Island, I’ll be at Farmers’ Market tomorrow from 10-2 and then I’ll be signing books at Darvill’s from 3-5. See you in town!
Happy 92nd Birthday to my friend Frank Loudin, a wonderful painter and writer – our own Norman Rockwell. In honor of him celebrating his first several days into his 93rd year, I am honored to publish the first of his ten episodes about Orcas Island’s beloved coffee and goodies store, …
Tomorrow’s community-weaving evening is the second of three “Village on the Green” events from 6-9 PM. People will be gathering to share their island projects, especially those in which women are leading Orcas Island workshops, classes, organizations, and events. Bring your family and a picnic. There will be music by …
Susan Slapin lives life enamored with nature, birds singing all around, lilacs and forsythias brightening the air, vibrant choices of pastels to fit her mood, and her partner and her dog Matisse at her side. She kindly allowed me to be immersed in her life one beautiful day – a …
I so enjoyed being on Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie and Gretchen Krampf (my second time). Thanks, you two, for inviting me on the show! Click here to listen to it.
All kids from kindergarten to 5th grade are welcome to Vacation Bible School at Orcas Island Community Church, which starts tomorrow and goes through Friday, from 12:45-3:15. Register ahead by emailing stephanie@orcaschurch.org or show up at the church at 12:30 tomorrow. It’s always a blast with games, music, funny skits, …
Our neighbor is an electrician here on the island and his work has taken him to many, if not most, islanders’ homes and businesses. The other day I asked him who he thinks of as a quintessential veteran on Orcas Island, my aim being a fitting subject to interview over …
Today was wonderful from start to finish – events and festivities from morning till night. It’s how every summer day on Orcas used to be before COVID. We’re finally getting back to normal! Here’s a look at the noon parade down the main drag in Eastsound (North Beach Road)… Today …
Life is like the old days again! This extended weekend is so invigorating because everything is back as it was before COVID, and we’ll get a taste of it all – 4th of July Parade, Farmers’ Market, Matthew the Magician show, Martin Lund’s One World 20th Anniversary Concert at the …
Life on Orcas Island will be available across from the Village Green on North Beach Road today from 11-5 PM (thanks to the kindness of our former neighbor who now lives there). Come on down! What a sparkling start to this 4th of July weekend – the sun is streaming …
How fun to see Life on Orcas Island in the window at Darvill’s Bookstore – an author’s dream! I’ll keep you posted, as there will be Saturday book signings this month!
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