Here’s a thought…
“Don’t ask me who’s influenced me. A lion is made up of the lambs he’s digested, and I’ve been reading all my life.”
GIORGOS SEFERIS
Remembering everyday heroes
Just about a year ago, my Orcas Island hero, Pat Pomeroy, died.Pat was the broker-owner of Coldwell Banker Orcas Island and many island realtors learned the trade at her offices. She was also the wife
Currency and circulation
Sounds business-like, doesn't it? Much more important than kibbitzing with and borrowing from the neighbors.But business and commerce on Orcas Island has that personal touch that gives accountability, value and service to all our transactions.
Money found for Orcas Rec, Seniors and Farmers
"You can't always get what you want, but if you try, you get what you need." This week, the County Council proposed restoring $10,000 to the Orcas Rec program, and $5,000 to the Lopez Youth
Christmas Trees benefit kids' sports and 4-H
Christmas Trees (priced from $25-$95) are now available at Ace Hardware. They are being sold by kids from the school, and all sales proceeds benefit the school sports programs (other than football) and the 4-H
Sing out!
We're having fun now! Friday night was the Orcas A Cappella concert on Lopez Island, and last night we performed on Orcas -- to sold-out houses both nights.From the African welcome song to the Pilgrim's
Thanksgiving poems
When Father Carves the DuckWe all look on with anxious eyes when father carves the duck and mother almost always sighs when father carves the duckThen all of us prepare to rise and hold our
Birth of Bullwings
I'm going to make this large text because computers are hard on the eyes anyway, and my first love will always be print, from noble newspaper to soggy fishwrapper. Why Bullwings? From my horoscope (I'm
