Here’s a thought…
“Donald Trump’s name appears in the Epstein files more than Jesus Christ’s name appears in the Bible.”
JACK COCCHIARELLA
The history of Christmas
-- from History.com -- Christmas is celebrated on December 25 and is both a sacred religious holiday and a worldwide cultural and commercial phenomenon. For two millennia, people around the world have been observing it with traditions and practices that are both religious and secular in nature. Christians celebrate Christmas
A poem for the season
-- from JoEllen Moldoff -- Year's End by Ted Kooser Now the seasons are closing their fileson each of us, the heavy drawersfull of certificates rolling backinto the tree trunks, a few old papersflocking away. Someone we lovedhas fallen from our thoughts,making a little, glittering splashlike a bicycle pushed by a
Give time, not stuff this holiday season
Stand around a fire and sip mulled wine. Skip the last-minute shopping. -- from Treehugger.com at request of Steve McKenna -- No one experiences the fallout from rampant consumerism at Christmastime quite like the garbage collectors do. They are the ones who have to stop at every house and pick
New Senior Center series is connecting the dots
First session: Story of the SV Golden Rule Friday, January 3, 1:15 p.m., Orcas Senior Center -- from Lena Kassa -- In the face of overwhelming power, it is often the smallest things that have the biggest effect. The story of the sailing vessel SV Golden Rule is an example
Fresh and hot off the press: ‘Ōde to Orcas Island’
-- from Ayn Gailey -- Ōde is a glimpse of life, art, and the power of place on remote Orcas Island as seen through the heart and eyes of a team of photographers and award-winning writers with island ties. The coffee table book, produced by Sara Farish and Ayn Gailey,
Changes afoot at Senior Center
-- from Lena Kassa for Orcas Senior Center -- As we ring in the New Year, Orcas Senior Center would like to thank Bonnie Burg and Margot Shaw for their many years of dedicated service to the Orcas District Committee (formerly Operations Committee) and welcome three new: Erica Bee, Diane
An evening of off-center acts at Orcas Center
Friday, January 11, 7 p.m., Black Box Theatre -- from Bethany Marie for Orcas Center -- The Black Box Theatre is where Orcas Center showcases edgier, experimental artists and forms, and 2020 kicks off with an “Off-Center” music event featuring three live music acts and wrapping up with a DJ
Guest Opinion | What does it mean to be a human being on Orcas Island?
A contemporary cultural perspective -- from Jari Brenner -- I am a cultural anthropologist with an emphasis on contemporary American culture. I also study Intercultural Communication. When I first came to Orcas Island in 1990, there was a thriving community. Year round islanders regularly met to share their lives, ideas,
Inslee statement on Affordable Care Act court ruling
-- from Governor Inslee's Office -- The Dec. 18 decision does not change Washingtonians’ access to health care — the Affordable Care Act remains the law of the land and coverage is available, often with financial help. Families can continue to enroll in 2020 coverage through December 31. All this decision
Aging Like a Guru | Stop working so hard at trying
-- from Rosie Kuhn -- This morning I had the delight to hang with my friend Joy for an hour. Joy is a joy-bunny. Her work on Earth is to play and create. She would be on the cover of my book, Playing Like a Guru, if I were to ever write
Walk your way into the new year at Emmanuel indoor labyrinth
-- from Anita Holladay -- The Emmanuel Episcopal Church opens its Parish Hall from 4:30–6 p.m., Tuesday, December 31st, for a labyrinth walk. All are freely welcomed to drop in to this event, a time of quiet contemplation in a hall with soft lighting and quiet music. 242 Main St.,
Orcas Recycling asks for help to fix recycling
-- from Orcas Recycling/The Exchange -- The political and ecological challenges we face today can be overwhelming. The problems are vast, spanning the globe. We all know that we need to act, but how can we make a difference when the challenges are so great? One way is to start small. Start
Orcasional Musings | The Patos Light
-- Orcasional Musings by Steve Henigson -- Today, the lighthouse on Patos Island is merely a museum, an artifact of an earlier way of life. But not too long ago, besides the lighthouse and foghorn, there was also a home in which resided two separate light-keepers' families who were cut
Sheriff’s Report | December 11 – 17, 2019
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, December 11, 201919-010193 Domestic Dispute or Assault 05:06:04 12/11/19 A Deputy responded to a report of a verbal argument at a Lopez Island residence. The involved persons, who lived together, confirmed there was no physical assault or a threat of a
Port of Orcas chapter 6 Master Plan now available for review, comment
-- from DOWL -- The Port of Orcas website and Master Plan page has been updated with Chapter 6 Implementation for review at the following link: Master Plan Page. DOWL and the FAA are currently wrapping up revisions to the ALP. Appendices will be posted as they become available. An
Upcoming vote equipment testing is open to public
Tuesday, January 7, 11 a.m., County Elections Office -- from Milene Henley, San Juan County Auditor -- A “Logic and Accuracy” test of ballot tabulating equipment used in San Juan County for the February 11, 2020 Special Election is scheduled for January 7 at 11 a.m. The test works by
