Here’s a thought…
“The true civilization is where every man gives to every other every right that he claims for himself.”
ROBERT GREEN INGERSOLL
The week ahead Jan. 5 – 10
Beginning Monday, it's back to normal with meetings and hearings:Monday, Jan. 5Special County Council Meeting from 9 until 11 a.m. at the Legislative Hearing Room, 55 Second Street, Friday Harbor. The public hearing and discussion items will include: An Ordinance Amending the San Juan County Code to Increase the Noxious
Post Office glitch holds mail since September
Back in September, my regular statement from two credit card companies, plus my oil bill, never showed up in my post office box. When I got assessed a late fee in my October billing, I called the credit card companies, who said they’d mailed the bills three weeks prior to
You said it! Orcas quotes in 2008
January“Our first interest is for public safety and preservation of the land.” Chris Guidotti, Moran State Park Manager on the trails being constructed by extreme bike riders.“To be a resident on Orcas is to immediately become part of island past, present and future.” Historical Society President Margot Shaw.“I’d like to
Big stories of 2008
2008 – for just one little year, it was a doozie!Maintaining the level of service of San Juans’ route ferries was an ongoing challenge, with the “Steel electrics” pulled from service, and the FAC chastised for failing to announce their meeting. Chair Alex MacLeod was fired by the Council midst
More ferry conversation and grassroots solutions
Many Orcasians, with holiday horror stories of airport strandings and freeway logjams, are returning home on our reliable Washington State Ferries.For all its budget problems, WSF runs safe, clean boats on a reliable schedule. Think how often we hear of Phillipine ferries sinking, and of European ferries running on a
End of year challenge to Bullwings readers!
Hi folks,In re-reading recent posts, I've been a bit embarrassed at the typos therein. So I thought I'd have a little fun at my expense.For every typo found and comment sent to the blog, I'll print out the entire blog -- all posts from its inception in November until year's
Susan Osborn concert changes to benefit Jordan Griffin
Orcas Island singer/composer Susan Osborn (pictured right as Dickens' Ghost of Christmas Present in the 2006 production of "A Christmas Carol") sent out the following announcement today regarding the cancellation of her Christmas Concerts, an Orcas Island tradition for 22 years. Those fortunate to subscribe to SnoozeNews, Osborn's email newsletter,
Love principles, a gift from my mother
As we honor this season of peace, light and love, I treasure the simple list of principles for love that guided my mom's life.My mother was an Anglican minister's daughter. As a child, she went to church three times on Sundays. But she was no ideologue. As the oldest sister
'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house…
Rhys and Grace Thompson wait up for Santa Claus as part of "The Magical Season." Dinner theater-goers saw an re-enactment of Clement Moore's composition of the Christmas classic, "A Visit from St. Nicholas," last Friday night at the Outlook Inn's Victorian Room.
Daily news, journals, blogs and lists
What’s a blog?Many people have asked me this, and my simplest answer is “It’s a log (journal) you read and write on the Internet.”If you have Internet access (and you do if you’re reading this) you can blog. Not to be self-deprecating, but think of it as “blah blah blah….”As
Keep posted on ferry information
The Washington State Department of Transportation Ferries Division (WSF) reminds travelers to allow extra time for ferry travel throughout the holiday season.In addition, route disruptions due to the extreme weather conditions may affect sailings, as happened before Christmas Day.Holiday schedulesSome routes will operate on special holiday schedules on Christmas Day
Islands' ferry service – weigh in on new plans, including local control (and costs) for ferries
WSDOT Ferries Division seeks comments on its draft long-range planOn Dec. 19, Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Ferries Division (WSF) released its draft long-range plan for services and investments through 2030 for Washington’s marine transportation system.“The draft plan comes at a historic point in marine transportation,” said David Moseley,
Staub: A Cold Christmas Threatens Joy
Pastor Dick Staub of the Orcas Island Community Church wrote on his website's blog (www.dickstaub.com "staublog")yesterday:It is 12º outside ~ a bleak midwinter morning if ever there was one.It is Christmas week and Sunday the fourth candle of advent will be lit at Orcas Island Community Church.I will speak on
Be whole! Be hale! Be hearty!
Last night's dinner theater celebration of "The Magical Season" was packed with snow-bound islanders ready to enjoy the warmth and humor of the holiday season. And they got a wassail bowlful, thanks to the Victorian Room Readers' Theater, under the direction of Patty Monaco, and the production genius of Leslie
School board holds regular meeting Dec. 18
The Orcas Island School District board had a rollicking good time on Thursday, Dec. 18 as the threat of snow, ice and winds combined to keep all but the heartiest school supporters away.Board member Charlie Glasser communicated by phone conference, with his remarks kept to a pithy minimum.As the upcoming
