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
April Poetry | Breakaway
Breakaway by Jill McCabe Johnson A Steller’s Jay caught his tail in the fishing line we’d draped over our thistle feeder to foil the sparrows. I grabbed kitchen shears and tiptoed beneath the birches where
Letter to Editor | Grazie Per la Cena Degli Spaghetti
-- from Orcas Middle School ASB -- What a fantastic Spaghetti Dinner we had this year. We would like to thank all of our donors, especially Island Market for donating all the foods and supplies needed
April Poetry | Do not approach fearfully
Do not approach fearfully by Margie Doyle Approach lightly, bravely As a sure-footed animal Accustomed to climbing the perilous Heights of home when you go through the door Unexpected love awaits With a kiss for
Support Solar Energy — Locally
-- from the San Juan Islands Conservation District-- The San Juan Islands Conservation District would like to present OPALCO's Community Solar Project. The project opened for member participation on March 21st and, to date, we
3% Thursday for the Food Bank
-- from the Orcas Island Food Bank -- Even if you are not a member of the Orcas Island Food Co-op you may still shop there, and 3% of any purchase you make on Thursday, April
Letter to Editor | Vote Yes to Re-shape Our Ideal Health Care
-- from Vincent Shu, MD -- Through many years, I have been privileged to converse and speak to people from whom I have learned the art of listening. This has helped me to be aware
April Poetry | When I Was Small
When I Was Small by Jens Kruse When I was small my grandfather would take me by the hand and walk with me for hours through his beloved city, Hamburg. I liked his calloused hand,
Letter to Editor | How to Convey Gratitude to EMTs?
-- from Sigrid Mather -- “Thank you” doesn’t adequately convey my gratitude to our community EMTs who so consistently and professionally answer our calls for help. Over the years they have responded to my 911
Verdi’s Heart-wrenching Luisa Miller Streams Live
Sunday April 22, 1 p.m., Orcas Center -- from Margie Doyle for Orcas Center -- Luisa Miller a precursor to La Traviata, singing of hypocrisy and tragic love Verdi’s heart-wrenching Luisa Miller centers on the bond
Letter to Editor | Diane Boteler Uniquely Qualified for Hospital Board
-- from Catherine Pederson -- Dr. Diane Boteler brings over 20 years of experience serving medical needs on Orcas Island. She is uniquely qualified to assess the needs of both patients and medical providers in
April Poetry | Raptor
Raptor by Jill McCabe Johnson Today in a flutter of leaves a sharp-shinned hawk balanced with one leg tucked under his freckle-feathered chest on a fence post at the edge of our garden. To get
Celebrate Earth Day at the Great Islands Clean-Up
Sunday, April 22, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., All Islands -- from Pete Moe for Orcas Recycling -- Hundreds of volunteers throughout the San Juan Islands will gather on Sunday, April, 22, 2018 to celebrate
Letter to Editor | Step Up to Vote for Art Lange
-- from Tony Ghazel -- This month we are asked to approve a Public Hospital District (PHD) for Orcas Island, and, to elect five commissioners to be responsible to the tax payers for its implementation
April Poetry | Mystery
Mystery by Nancy Reas When I was young I couldn't stand not knowing the answers to life, to death. There must be a knowable answer. Now I am comfortable almost with Mystery. I do not need
Funhouse Shows a New Face
-- by Margie Doyle, updated April 13 -- [metaslider id="59138"] From babes-in-arms to great grandparents, The Funhouse was jumping with excitement and pride last Saturday, April 7. The occasion was the annual Science Fair and
Letter to Editor | Get in on OPALCO Solar Project
-- from Sharon Abreu -- I want to make sure that you know about the community solar project that OPALCO is planning. This is a big deal. We are so fortunate to live in a
