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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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…
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