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
Just Another Leg of the Journey
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- A young individual new to the world may come to perceive that there is only one long leg on the journey of life. As one proceeds, they will most likely
April Poetry | Orchard in Afternoon
ORCHARD IN AFTERNOON -- Ingrid Karnikis -- You brought a bench from the barn so I could sit in the shade of an ancient apple tree It is harvest time; early this year, just mid-September.
April Poetry | Writing On The Rail
Writing On The Rail -- Carla Stanley -- The journal train going that way tonight now today paint out plays bold names colored in square car frames plain sight rolling daisy chain linked boxes holding
Governors Association Responds to Federal Student Aid Outage
-- from The National Governors Association -- The National Governors Association released a statement Wednesday urging a quick resolution of an outage that impacts students’ ability to file for financial aid through the Free Application
Ranker Outdoor Early Learning Pilot Passes House
-- from Dave Pringle, Senate Democratic Communications -- Sen. Ranker's bill to start a four-year pilot program for outdoor early learning passed the House of Representatives today and is on its way to the Governor’s
Emmanuel Episcopal Officially Declares as Sanctuary
-- from Margaret Payne -- We, the members of the Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, as a community of faith and a people of conscience, have pledged in our baptismal covenant to seek and
Funhouse Commons is Seeking Mentors
-- from Sarah McKay -- Do you have some free time each week to spend with a younger child in need of adult guidance? Are you an artist, an outdoor enthusiast, an athlete, a chef?
The Exchange Now Digs In For the Long Haul
-- by Sam Gailey -- Paula Treneer, ORS; Mike Greenberg, ORS; Rick Hughes, SJC County Council; Tim Blanchard, ORS; Pete Moe, ORS; Greg Sawyer, SJC; Mike Thomas, SJC On Wednesday, Apr. 5, the
Explore the Wonders of a Day at Salmonberry
Thursday, April 13, 8:45 a.m. - 3 p.m., Salmonberry School -- from Mandy Troxel -- Salmonberry School is excited to welcome any interested families in the community for a drop-in day this Thursday, Apr. 13
Guest Editorial: State Legislators Block Internet Intrusion
-- from the Daily Olympian -- Aided by the Congress, President Donald Trump struck a blow this week for high-tech freedom and against individuals’ privacy on the internet. Perhaps the Other Washington can strike back.
County Fair Calls for Local Performer Applications
-- from Shane Knode -- Kubatana Marimba band performing on the Community Stage in 2016 Calling all performers for the 2017 San Juan County Fair, applications are being accepted. Performers from the San Juan
April Poetry | Muse Sleeps In
Muse Sleeps In -- Jackie Bates -- This morning I wake him to help me capture the early spring sunrise. He does not join me on the deck. Does not, alas, steady my hand, choose
EPRC Meets on Thursdsay
Thursday, April 6, 3 - 6 p.m., Eastsound Fire Station -- from Colin Maycock -- Eastsound Planning Review Committee Agenda April 6, 2017 Eastsound Fire Station 3 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Welcome and Introductions Additions
Letter to Editor | Vacation Rentals a Cash Cow for San Juan County
-- from Karen J. Key Speck -- Dear San Juan County Councilpersons Hughes, Stephens, Watson I am writing to express opinion on pending changes to the Vacation Rental Permits issued by San Juan County. Recent
Salish Sea Early Music Festival Returns
Thursday, April 13, 7 p.m., Orcas Adventist Fellowship Church -- from Jeffrey Cohen -- The fifth 2017 Salish Sea Early Music Festival performance,THE ART OF MODULATION, features innovative baroque chamber music for flute, two violins
April Poetry | Sorry, I Don’t Have A Poem Today
Sorry, I Don’t Have A Poem Today -- JoEllen Moldoff -- I don’t even have one syllable of a poem. But I can write air, for its blues and wind and water for its sounds.
