Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper for an interview tonight at 7 pm with Phil Klein, who recently returned from hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. It was a four-month journey and 1,500 miles! …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper for an interview tonight at 7 pm with local musical phenoms Tashi and Kaj Litch. The Litch Brothers – Tashi on mandolin and Kaj on guitar …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for a third interview today at noon with Father Berto of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church: The Reverend José Roberto (Berto) Gándara-Perea began his ministry …
This is always a wonderful event ~ see you there!…
ARTWORKS The Orcas Island Artworks is a curated collection of fine art and crafts from Orcas Island. Every work in our cooperative gallery is crafted with skill and passion by artists who live and create on the island. Discover one-of-a-kind pieces that connect you to the spirit of the San Juans. Located …
Kim Middleton was born in Sitka, Alaska. She graduated college with degrees in Biology and Chemistry. She has worked as a chemist, US Peace Corps volunteer in Africa, and a biologist specializing in birds. Kim is a self-taught, award-winning artist whose passion for birds is captured in her paintings. Kim’s …
Annie Starling Sparks is a ceramicist and sculptor living on Orcas Island, where she grew up in a family of artists. Working in porcelain and encaustic, Annie finds her inspiration in the natural world, the movements and textures that take shape over the passing of time, beach combing, and in …
Margaret Schafer is the artisan behind Ibis Element, creating handmade jewelry in bronze, brass, sterling, and gold. Her earrings, pendants, rings, and pins evoke styles of antiquity and often feature insects and birds. Her work is created using the lost wax casting method and she finishes pieces in her studio. …
I paint and make art to connect to and show my appreciation and curiosity of the natural world using color, shape and meaning. My art is a dance between what is seen and unseen, conscious and subconscious, the past and the present, and the relationship between our physical and spiritual …
Ivan’s multi-mixed medias combine with his multi-talented mind to create thought-provoking experiences that leave the viewer wondering: what’s next? Aggressively romantic yet calmly serene, his artwork evokes a subtle surrealism that begs to be heard while not asking for permission. Ivan was born in Russia in 1997 but grew up in …
Landscape painter, designer, and illustrator Bruce Wilson studied fine art under Daryl Ebert in Huntington Beach and later at Art Center College of Design under Lorser Feitelson. He first specialized in figure drawings and portraiture; however in 2005, he turned his full attention to painting and was awarded an honorary …
Mary Jane Elgin grew up in the foothills of Altadena, California. She always loved the out of doors and all the wonders of the natural world around her. She found her happiness in being a maker and filled her free time with drawing, painting, calligraphy, and collage. Graduating with a …
As a lifelong resident of the San Juan Islands, I find tranquility in the stillness of this place, quietly observing the forest and open spaces around my studio while I invite and await inspiration. I create a mix of one-of-a-kind, signature, and custom pieces, letting intuition and the voice of …
I am a slow photographer. I photograph to help myself to see. Seeing takes time. I work in manual mode — setting ISO, aperture, shutter speed, and focus by hand. The process forces me to slow down and stay present, to engage with what is in front of me. Photography …
Matthew O’Brien is a professional furniture maker that lives on Orcas Island, WA, with his family. He builds chairs, cabinets, and furniture pieces with a focus on natural elements and hand tool construction techniques. The island studio is surrounded by madrona, fir, and cedar trees. Inspiration for many pieces comes …
I have always used creativity as a means of processing this life. As a child, I precociously created an illustrated guide to dog breeds. In my 20s, I drew portraits of the children I served at a homeless shelter in San Francisco. During the pandemic, I began work at Lum …
After a 30-year career as a professional chef, a 2023 workshop on Orcas Island sparked a deep obsession with clay. My pottery is heavily influenced by the Arts and Crafts movement—embracing raw beauty and craftsmanship in a way that mirrors the “farm-to-fork” culinary philosophy. Now pursuing a Mastery of Ceramic …
After obtaining a BFA in “everything but drawing and painting,” and mostly concentrating on sculpture, I switched gears and pursued photography and performance art in graduate school. That was in the early 80’s when at the time there were no teaching jobs in any field of art. I became a …
8 Hands Press is an accidental activist art collective founded by four friends who wanted to make good in the world. Primarily producing block prints, we create works that are beautiful and powerful. We believe art is never neutral and we believe in wielding it for good. 8 Hands Press …
Jenna Reed (she/her) is a painter and poet whose work focuses on light, landscape, and time. She explores the liminal in between what we see, what we think we see, and what we remember seeing. Most of her recent works focus on intuitive landscapes where she blurs representations of “real” …
Bailey cannot stop making art. As a painter and an illustrator, Bailey specializes in paintings reflecting folk artists, storytellers, farmers, and the every person. Their work is accessible, textured, and deeply layered with meaning. Bailey is inspired by the land and people who have welcomed them here on unceded Coast …
This past Saturday was an artist reception for Laura Yeats at the Art Barn at Bonnie Brook Farm. This September, Orcas Art Barn is pleased to present new work by Laura Yeats, a wood turner and artist whose practice begins where a tree’s life ends. Laura transforms fallen trees into …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Susan Mustard, an artist who was recently featured in the Orcas Artist Studio Tour in August. A former art therapist with three degrees – a BFA …
Here on Orcas Island, we aren’t too far from some majestic mountain backpacking. I backpacked through Chile and Bolivia in my 20s, but after having years of back issues, the idea of backpacking again didn’t even cross my mind. Until our 16-year-old used some of his summer work money to …
This guy is not only good, he makes you laugh out loud! I’ve got tickets ~ see you there…
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for a second interview with Susan Shannon today at noon. Susan Shannon, M. Div., BCC (Master of Divinity, Board Certified Chaplain) is a seeker, student, …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Ross Newport, a local boater involved with Hands Across the Water connecting Orcas and Salt Spring Islands, the Aqua Chautauqua Circus visiting the Northern Gulf Islands, …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for a second interview Sunday the 6th at noon with Father Berto of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church: The Reverend José Roberto (Berto) Gándara-Perea began …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Jim Bredouw, a musician who made his living making music for commercials, built the Funhouse here on Orcas Island, and you may have seen him in …
A month ago, I asked those of you who read this blog what you would do if you were me, regarding skyrocketing blog-hosting prices ~ Keep the blog or move on? All of you responded unanimously to keep it, along with some really nice comments – THANK YOU SO MUCH …
The tendency is to have senior photos taken at the end of senior year, right about when the school is nudging kids to get them done – when the sky is gray and the scenery is barely awakening from winter. Right now is actually a great time – the weather …
Picking your own bouquet of flowers is one of the most enjoyable simple pleasures you can experience. My sister was visiting for a week, and we went to The Little Farm to pick a bouquet of sunflowers. Then I went back several days later to pick a bouquet of strawflowers. …
A few moments in case you missed it… There are 5 more dates after today!… Aug 15: Issaquah | Aire Craft Festival | 3:00 PMAug 16: Issaquah | Aire Craft Festival | 1:30 PMAug 18: Whidbey Island | South Whidbey Community Center | 6 PMAug 19: Lopez Island | Lopez …
I am so deeply moved by the lush, quiet serenity of Orcas. I see my work and creative process as an intimate love letter to my surroundings. To paint, draw and produce prints is the closest I’ve come to physically representing the spiritual relationship I’ve cultivated with this island. Although …
My work is evenly split between hand built and thrown pieces. Most are intended for use in the kitchen and on the dining room table: mugs, bowls, serving platters, dinnerware and vases. I focus on straightforward forms with surface decoration ranging from traditional glazes to colorful, whimsical designs. My goal with …
As a photographer I am interested in exploring how light brings the forms of earth to life. I never look so closely at the world as when I have a camera in hand. As a witness to light I attempt to capture the nuance and essence of a form then …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for an interview tomorrow, Sunday the 29th, at noon with Sally Mathis O’Brien. Sally, a Hospital Chaplain and Medium, regularly connects with Jesus, the …
I have always been a narrative painter. That is, a painter who creates imagery grounded in story. The advantage of working with recognizable forms is to set the viewer up with expectations. I work from this impulse. The stories we tell are variations on time and go back as far …
Lynda works in a variety of media that includes ink, resin, wood and metal. Her paintings range from abstract to stylized. Subjects include landscapes, flowers, birds and whimsical sea creatures. Her live-edge furniture is made from native, salvaged wood. Tables and benches highlight the wood’s dramatic grain and form. Finished …
Every Tuesday and Sunday, I have an interview with a new person at the KIXP radio station in Eastsound (across from Mijitas and the bread bakery). Tuesday interviews are recorded and played on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. Most Sunday interviews are live, so if you pass by the station, …
I am a ceramic and metal artist, hybridizing textures and forms inspired by nature. My ‘everlasting flowers’ are familiar and fantastical creations. My plates and bowls carved with fern and flowered scenes hint of abundance in a fantastical garden. All my pieces withstand daily use. Years of experience contribute to …
Shannon brings to her art-making life-long practices in dance, meditation, and a broad range of creative mediums. An abiding love of nature imbues her work with aliveness, sinuous lines, and vibrant colorplay attuned to pulsing rhythms of motion and time. Her work integrates the sensuous branches of Madrona trees; her …
Showing paintings of Orcas Island and environs that honor the soul and depth of these lands and the people who have loved them. www.ddensmore.com
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for an interview tomorrow, Sunday the 22nd, at noon with Susan Shannon. Susan Shannon, M. Div., BCC (Master of Divinity, Board Certified Chaplain) is a …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper ~ Sunday Edition for an interview tomorrow, Sunday the 16th, at noon with Father Berto of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church: The Reverend José Roberto (Berto) Gándara-Perea …
For more than twenty years I’ve worked as a craftsman designing and building homes in the Pacific Northwest. Working with natural materials has always been part of my life. Wood and stone carry a quiet intelligence — grain, weight, texture, and form that reveal themselves when approached with patience and …
My journey as an artist is deeply rooted in the memories and treasures passed down through generations. As a child, I was captivated by my Nana’s jewelry, each piece whispering a different story. Her words, “My jewelry simply reflects the beauty you have inside yourself,” sparked my interest for creating …
Ayame Bullock is a ceramic artist who is inspired by patterns in nature, textiles, botanical illustrations, and ancient artifacts. Ayame studied illustration and painting at Rhode Island School of Design and is interested in how the different disciplines can be brought together in her work. She will also be having …
Yuriko Bullock is a ceramic artist who is inspired by garden, her love of food, and Japanese culture. Her studio time is a time of playful creation. Her studio, hand-built by a dear friend, is nestled between a Melrose apple and Chojuro pear tree. Her wood-fired kiln, hand-built with 9 …
Raised on Orcas Island, my work reflects the vibrant beauty of the local flora, fauna, and landscapes that I love. Growing up on a permaculture homestead, I have developed a deep connection to nature, which inspires my acrylic paintings. Through my art, I hope to capture the serenity and vibrant …
Born to artist parents and the youngest of three brothers, it seemed our house was often a studio of ongoing projects. At age 17 I immersed in 2 semesters of ceramics at Cuesta Community College. I spent the next 40 years sculpting and designing in garden and landscape, before once …
I am a textile and visual artist who is deeply inspired by place, colour, craft and the small, beautiful moments of everyday life. Sustainability is a very important part of my practice and my textile arts are created with reclaimed and natural materials that I have been collecting and curating …
I am an Artist Blacksmith. I employ fire, iron, and the tools of the blacksmith that remain unchanged over the centuries. However, I remain curious, and continually experiment with diverse materials such as wood, stone, and woven willow. I also value collaboration with fellow artists from a variety of disciplines …
My paintings and sculpture are about capturing an overall presence. They may be intense, ambiguous and many have a slightly lonely feel. My method is more about spending hours staring at the works than actually painting. I allow the paint to do what paint does…drip, mix and form shapes. I …
I’m excited to be part of the Orcas Island Artist Studio Tour and I am inspired by the colors around me, namely blues and greens from the sky, land, and sea. Most of the pieces I throw are for the home to enhance your surroundings. I love throwing vessels to …
There were almost 40 stops on the Artist Studio Tour this year! What a weekend it was, stopping at every single one of them. I am going to give you a glimpse of each artist and their work, beginning with Susan Mustard. Susan’s studio at 411 Madrona Street in Eastsound …
I am blown away by so many kind responses from those of you full of ideas and encouragement regarding what to do about the skyrocketing blog-hosting costs I recently incurred. Thank you for your words, your advice, and your creative thoughts on how to continue. So many of you remarked …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Martin Lund, who lives and breathes music. Adept at clarinet, saxophone, flute, piano, and even the accordion, Martin has played with some of the great musical …
Michael Seehof is passionate about supporting the creation of a world culture that is inclusive, compassionate, and participatory. He attained a graduate degree in psychology and has been a licensed psychotherapist for over 30 years. He is currently a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Washington and a Licensed …
You have to admit, they’re pretty stinkin’ cute!
I LOVE the new paint colors! Way to be bold with bright Caribbean blues!!
My table at the Farmers Market happened to be across from Alexis of Flower Moon Floral a few weeks ago, and I was reminded all day of how beautiful her world of flower arrangements, clay bowls, and bright paintings is…
Quite the quiet, shady respite…
Such an eye-catcher!
How I love fruit right off the vine…
An extreme low tide at Crescent Beach can leave behind an iridescent green carpet…
And a few other beauties in between…
It isn’t every day that you hear the distinct sound of a kora being played with a backdrop like this…
How fun to watch these goslings grow up in front of our eyes at the end of each lake day when they come around for leftovers…
What a day…
Carol Anderson was inspired to make rose beads by her sister who loved roses and was taught by a dear friend who learned from her 80-year-old neighbor. Carol was kind enough to allow me to photograph the beginning stages of her crushing down the petals of hundreds of fragrant roses. …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with Kit Nuzum ~ diver, world traveler, and adventure seeker. This is his personal list of the places he’s traveled: Canada United States Mexico Islands Guatemala Belize …
Emmanuel Episcopal Church has been having free Wednesday summer concerts at noon for many years, which used to be called Brown Bag Concerts in pre-COVID times because people would bring their sack lunches to enjoy out on the lawn together after each concert. Perhaps I’ll see you there today at …
While at the radio station yesterday morning preparing to record an interview, the power suddenly went out. Thanks to a lot of thoughtful planning on Allen Hartle’s part, KIXP remained on the air and in good shape. We recorded a live message to let listeners know what we could see …
Hello Readers, I have come to a crossroads with this blog… The other day, I noticed a $1,500 charge on my bank card from my blog hosting site. Normally I pay about $270 for 3 years of hosting, or about $120 a year. The jump to $500 a year seemed …
I just learned something new… You can go to Clever Cow, pick out your favorite flavor of Lopez Island Ice Cream, and have them hand-scoop it into a pint for you. From what I know, you can’t find pints of Lopez Island Ice Cream flavors elsewhere on the island, like …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview Tuesday at 7 PM with Russel Barsh, conservationist, human ecologist, and overall walking encyclopedia. Take a look at his life experiences: He has written or co-written over 150 papers and presentations, …
Tomorrow at 12 o’clock, turn on our local radio station, 102.3 FM KIXP, to listen to the first Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper: Sunday Edition as we dive into the fascinating stories of each weekly guest’s spiritual path. Guests of all spiritual walks of life will be on …
Several weeks ago at the KIXP radio station, I interviewed Joel and Michelle Levey, who have trained people from all walks of life (U.S. Army Intelligence, NASA, NOAA, Pentagon, Jet Propulsion Lab, and the long list goes on) in mindfulness – or what Joel and Michelle also call presence, or …
Turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview tonight at 7 PM with John Vechey, cofounder of PopCap video games and Pluto virtual reality. If you recognize his name, it’s because John and his wife Maia are constantly working …
Tomorrow, July 7th, at 7 PM, turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org (and press the play button) to hear an interview with Joel and Michelle Levey. They were among the very first people to develop and introduce Mindful Leadership, Collective Wisdom, Deep Resilience, Mind Fitness, and …
Tonight at 7 PM, turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button to hear an interview with local medium Sally Mathis O’Brien, whose life path has been guided by her communications with “ascended masters” like Jesus, Gandhi, King Midas, and others. Sally is …
Tonight at 7 PM, turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button to hear an interview with Paramita, formerly known as Vibha, who gifted herself with a new name for her 80th birthday, which is today. She has decided to take a journey …
Tonight, a portion of the members of the Aqua Chautauqua Circus are coming to perform at the Odd Fellows Hall to promote and help fundraise for their Eau Canada tour to the Northern Gulf Islands. On July 11th, a group of island residents are beginning the journey of boating up …
Tuesday evening (tomorrow) at 7 PM, turn on 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button to hear an interview with Marcia Spees ~ a classical watercolorist who didn’t begin painting until the age of 44. She later turned to working with acrylics, oils, and …
The warmth and sunshine right now are almost unprecedented. I hope you’re enjoying what nature is dishing up…
Sunshine in May and June is an absolute gift. Sometimes you just have to walk around and wallow in all the nature oozing its brilliance around you…
This is such a special annual event thanks to all the volunteers and pilots who give their time to all the kids who show up and fly for free in their planes. Our kids have been doing this since they were 8 years old!…
It’s hard to believe that yet another class has reached the end of its high school years. How I love attending these meaningful closures of phases that open the door to brand new experiences to come. See you today at the high school gym to celebrate this sentimental ending ushering …
Upon hearing word that Mark Zuckerberg was “in town,” I thought I’d go see for my own eyes what a superyacht looks like. While I like the idea of giving people their anonymity, I also figure that if you’re cruising around on a superyacht, you’re not looking for anonymity. We …
What a place we call home…
This week’s episode of Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper is now on the podcast… Click here to listen to master herbalist, artisan jeweler, former activist, and all-around deep human being, Carol Anderson of Magic Island Herbals. She shares everything from how intentionally she gathers specific plants for her handmade products …
Enjoy our newest annual festival – it’s ALL OVER TOWN and began last night at Odd Fellows Hall with a square dance for all ages… OrcasFest was created by Tashi Litch, Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms, to share their passion for folk music, and for their love of community and …
Oh, that stunning sun when it decides to come out!…
So very Orcas… This one’s for you, Frank, my mailbox-loving friend.
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 7 PM tonight to hear an interview with Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms ~ members of Foghorn Stringband, Caleb Klauder Country Band, and Caleb & Reeb. They are cofounders and co-organizers of our newest …
The Hot Tomatoes playing outside Olga Rising last week…
This is spring under the forest canopy along Enchanted Forest Road…
I took some “modeling” photos of the book during Friday’s beautiful weather. After this big weekend of getting the coloring book out there on the street, this blog will now return to some normalcy… Expect subject matter akin to beautiful trees, new goslings, and quiet sunsets. Thank you for all …
Perched over West Beach on Friday evening ~ what a stunning day that was!
I will have a table today from 12:30-2 outside of Clever Cow Creamery… Buy 3 or more Life on Orcas Island Coloring Books and get a $10 ice cream gift card on me! Think: Island souvenirs, gifts for the grandkids, gifts for former island residents, travel days on the ferry, rainy day …
UPDATE ON TIME: Step in Ray’s Pharmacy tomorrow from 10:30 AM to 12 PM for a Life on Orcas Island Coloring Book. They’re selling like hotcakes! Think: Island souvenirs, gifts for the grandkids, gifts for former island residents, travel days on the ferry, rainy day activities, gifts for weekend visitors, teacher …
Orcas Island is breathtaking in May, exponentially so when the sun comes out…
I will have a table today from 12-2 outside of Clever Cow Creamery… Buy 3 or more Life on Orcas Island Coloring Books and get a $10 ice cream gift card on me! Think: Island souvenirs, gifts for the grandkids, gifts for former island residents, travel days on the ferry, rainy day …
Come into town this morning for a Life on Orcas Island Coloring Book and coffee table book signing from 9 AM to 12 PM at Darvill’s. Think: Island souvenirs, gifts for the grandkids, gifts for former island residents, travel days on the ferry, rainy day activities, gifts for weekend visitors, …
I will have a table today (Friday) from 9 AM to 1 PM outside of Dragonfly Coffee House. Buy 3 or more Life on Orcas Island Coloring Books and get a $10 coffee gift card on me! Think: Island souvenirs, gifts for the grandkids, gifts for former island residents, travel days on …
For real this time!… Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 7 PM to hear an interview with Tish Knapp ~ book author, former Orcas Island High School English teacher for 26 years, writing group host, and matriarch of a blended …
Born and raised on Orcas Island, Mandy taught over 20 years at the public school, pioneered the Farm-to-Classroom program after fellow teacher Anne Ford McGrath built the Farm-to-Cafeteria program into the school curriculum, started Wednesday in the Woods, and continues to help guide adults in some of the biggest decisions …
I will have a table today from 12-2 outside of Clever Cow Creamery. Buy 4 or more Life on Orcas Island Coloring Books and get a $10 ice cream gift card on me! Think: Island souvenirs, gifts for the grandkids, gifts for former island residents, travel days on the ferry, …
Visit KIXP radio station’s booth to say hello, and I’ll also have a fresh stack of new Life on Orcas Island Coloring Books!
Originally Teezers, then Karma Kafe, now it’s Squeezers… Smoothies with only the most healthful ingredients and fresh cold-pressed juices served by the ever-friendly Callum Duggan. I’m even looking up record players now…
The sunshine and warmth on May Day provided a perfect window for setting out on the sea to another nearby island. But first… Some facts about Yellow Island that I’ve compiled from various websites: Now on to the photo tour… MANY THANKS to The Orcas Island Garden Club for planning …
The shock of what happened to Ella and David continues to reverberate through our community, and every now and then out of the blue, I start bawling for the families of these young people and can’t stop. To lose a child in their 20s is more than a parent can …
Meet my new book ~ a coloring book companion to the original coffee table book. 250 copies just arrived at my house today. You can find this at Darvill’s Bookstore and Ray’s. There are scenes from ALL OVER the island that you’ll recognize….. Here’s a peek inside…
Check out this cool new little place next to Rising Oak Farm on Nordstrom Lane ~ follow the signs. I’m wearing a new ring and earrings for $10, and a friend of mine got a really nice jacket for $30…
From Sea View Theatre’s website: Orcas Island Film Festival Presents a Special FREE Screening of Endurance with Producer Ruth Johnston to Benefit West Sound Community Club SUNDAY, MAY 3 at 2:00pm (Lounge & Doors open @ 1:15) From National Geographic Documentary Films and directors Elizabeth Chai Vasarhelyi, Jimmy Chin, and Natalie Hewit, Endurance chronicles the …
Click here or go to any major listening platform to hear interviews with these local islanders… And more to come!…..
Do you know Jami? If so, would you like to come and help celebrate her birthday? See you then!…. If you are not an islander and you’re wondering, “Do they all know each other on Orcas??” Well, kinda sorta. We don’t ALL know each other, but it’s a close enough …
By 10 o’clock this morning, fish were everywhere – in buckets, nets, boats, and hands! Sponsored by Orcas Adventures, it’s an annual event open to kids under 16 that begins at daybreak, pauses for a free pancake breakfast at 9 o’clock, and culminates in a measuring and tallying at 11 …
I just learned of this GoFundMe that Mandy Randolph set up for Colleen Stewart. I will let their words speak instead of mine, and I wholeheartedly ask you to consider donating well beyond the stated cap, because as you will see, Colleen’s costs are much higher than what the GoFundMe …
It’s been a while since I’ve added daily or weekly posts to this blog. I’ve been working on another book that just finished up ~ a companion book to the Life on Orcas Island book. More on that to come… In an effort to catch up where I left off …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Christine Jennifer. Her background has ranged from freelance journalism and PR/marketing/branding to nonprofit work, fundraising, and disaster relief for the the Red Cross to having a garden …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Rolf Eriksen, owner and general manager of Happy Acres Company for over 53 years, and author of The Tower on Top of Mount Constitution. He has a …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Brian Leonard, who consults with theme parks, museums, zoos, and aquariums, and manages the creative development for their projects – “architects, graphic designers, writers, composers, painters, sculptors, …
Starting today! Spread the word to anyone who might need a ride. For the time being, I’ll be “on” most of the day Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. If you go on Uber and see nothing available on the island, it means I may be driving someone else and will be …
Click here to listen to the latest interview on Life on Orcas Island with Edee Kulper. I lost my mother when I was ten. The world stopped making sense. At seventeen, I was living alone, figuring it out. I picked up my first deck of cards—not for the art of …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Stephanie Rosenblatt, a Tai Chi practitioner for 54 years and a Tai Chi teacher here on Orcas Island. Stephanie radiates joy and an ever-growing zest for life, …
Click here to make a donation right away. You may recognize the name Davina Liberty from earlier posts… The two interviews I did with her at the KIXP radio station were amazingly vulnerable, honest, and incredible. She had a dauntingly difficult childhood and vowed to herself to do every last …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Bruce Benton, who went from Peace Corps work in West Africa to the US Treasury Department’s Deputy-Director of the Office of Raw Materials and Oceans Policy to a …
At the end of Karl’s previous interview, we had to stop right in the middle of one of the most fascinating stories ~ the advice an Inuit man gave Karl before he began his solo paddle of the Canadian Arctic’s Northwest Passage: Make SURE you talk with the ancestors. Karl’s …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Karl Krüger. As his website says, Karl Krüger is an American adventurer, sea captain, and paddler whose life is deeply rooted in wilderness, spirituality, and exploration. Taught to …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Georgette Wong, whose expertise is in impact investing and strategic consulting to strengthen local communities. Georgette currently serves as Board Chair of the Nonprofit Finance Fund, the Investment …
Day before yesterday, it was absolutely beaming sun in Friday Harbor. Upon returning to Orcas and going to the library to work on my computer, one would have never known such sunshine was happening all over other parts of Orcas and beyond, judging by the the deep, cold fog of …
Happening now! Here’s Chubasco a few evenings ago performing live at the KIXP radio station in Eastsound with host Clint McCune, KIXP’s first live musical interview and performance… Watch a short clip of them performing live here. Happy Friday again!
The Stunt Man from 1980 with Peter O’Toole plays tonight at Orcas Center for free, the final movie of the Classic Film Series. It was originally scheduled for Sunday at 4 PM, but was moved so as to not compete with the Super Bowl. Bring anything you want to munch …
Sometimes I learn some pretty interesting tidbits about the island from the wall of posted announcements at the Post Office. Here you go, from the Post Office to your living room…
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM to hear an interview with Jay Longfellow ~ hunter, trapper, outdoorsman, and reader of the stoics. He has rid his life of all screens aside from his phone, and he joins me in …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM tomorrow to hear another interview with Davina Liberty ~ Captain and Naturalist, Free Diver, Wing Walker, Mountaineer, Mermaid, Equine Therapist, Author, and so much more. She has swum with alligators, octopi, and Norwegian Orcas, …
A clear-sky day in January is a stunning break in weather to see the sights on a nearby island… I’ve been focused on the Life on Orcas Island interview show, and am now catching up on the blog
Orcas Island Film Festival Presents: Films on Film – The 2026 Classic Film Series Jan. 11 – Feb. 8Sundays at 4:00pmFree admission The following is directly from Orcas Center’s website: The Orcas Island Film Festival is thrilled to announce the 2026 edition of its beloved Classic Film Series, this year …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM tomorrow to hear an interview with Michael Yeaman ~ Geophysicist, Stone Sculptor, and Creator and Curator of the Orcas Island Film Festival’s Classic Film Series on Sundays at 4 PM at Orcas …
Listen to 102.3 FM KIXP either on your radio or online at kixp.org and press the play button at 10 AM tomorrow to hear an interview with Robin Lassen – Fine Artist, Pianist, Yacht Chef and First Mate, Director of Operations of a Software Development Company for 35 years, Flight Attendant for Alaska …
Local legend Jimmy Mudd sat with us for an interview the other day at the KIXP station, where I had invited a public school student to be a guest interviewer. I asked the school who they would recommend and they connected me with Senior Kairam Bailey. I invited Kairam, vocalist …
