I cant believe how dense this little jaunt has become in the last year. Once bright with sunlight, its now thick, green, and . It epitomizes Orcas Island talent, courage, and supportiveness! I just read the following and I pulled it straight off the Orcas Recycling Services site in case you creative people out there are looking for a fall and winter project to dream up Ready to take the Orcas Glass Challenge? If youd like to attend one of Orcas Island Community Churchs Easter services tomorrow, there will be an in-person, outdoor sunrise service at 6:30 AM out in OICCs backyard, which you can also watch livestreaming here: There will also be an in-person , Sometimes you just need to be swept away into a beautiful storybook land. Ahh, the good life. I was just there so our dog could have major dental work. I dont think anyone ever imagined empty, quiet public schools. See you Saturday at 4:00 at the Village Green! A test of patience. He zipped down the road on his electric skateboard to find that the Kenmore Air plane never made it in the air. She not only takes time to look, she quietly seeks out everyday miracles. For me, nothing compares to cookie dough. Its always hard to come in from a winter wonderland here because you never know what the conditions will be like tomorrow it could all be gone in a flash. I remember the day my parents bought one. Tonight our church had a presentation and Q & A session about a film called Bono & Eugene Peterson: The Psalms. Salvadorian street food in the Rays Pharmacy parking lot. I washed my shorts for what may , Yesterday afternoon the smoke came rolling in. Kids ages 5-18 years old , Several weeks ago I offered to you, the island community and people afar, a place on this blog for your essay called This I Believe. My 10-year-old had to remind me to really be with him, as my excitement was almost pure adrenaline, talking to people and walking around near groups of other humans! Click here to read about each film. As of 2014, Orcas Island's (zip 98280)'s population is 368 people. I love that about her! Its not quite jacket weather. Check it out: Make sure to click here for the Chamber Music Festivals schedule of events. As students, educators, administrators, and teachers from Orcas High School and Orcas Christian School along with Orcas pilots and the Orcas Island Community Foundation watched, , Ive recently become acquainted with artist Frank Loudin through BJ Arnolds friendship with him, and as always, its fascinating to learn about a new friends life experiences. Here are a few clips from the show (not full performances). Several days ago, a friend of mine sent me a link to Canoe Island French Camps bread and pastry order form . How appropriate it is that our local Brograss just put on a concert at the Village Green to , Low tide around Indian Island is a phenomenal experience for nature lovers. We all knew that yesterday morning we would awaken to snow, thanks to the weather reports. Her idea: our first annual family amaryllis race from afar something living to hold us together in spirit and keep us in contact with each other over the life span of our plants during , During an isolating pandemic that provides month after month of familial togetherness, what do you buy on impulse? Too many to collect! Orcas Island Weather in April: April is the month the rains slow down on Orcas. Weve played instruments. Yesterday morning, Tide Pool Coffeehouse and the new Salish Sea Yarn Co. (previously Enzos) opened the floodgates for people to circulate meaningfully through the upper area of North Beach Road. If you live here, you know immediately , Thank you, Orcas Island School District, for your free Wednesday COVID testing. , What a feeling it is to have Orcas Island back to normal. Matthew the Magician is one of our local phenoms, and his magic show is not to be missed. Sometimes that happens the sickness persists when kids want to be at school, then , Ive always thought life here is like being in a little magical shake-up globe world. I purposely left my camera at home for graduation at OCS. We locals are surrounded by stunning scenery , Regarding the previous posts explanation of biologist/naturalist E.O. Email . Each , Chris and Eliza Morris are the owners of Island Thyme and some of the most genuine, down-to-earth people youll ever meet. Heres a glimpse of festivities we were accustomed to enjoying together community cob-oven pizza nights, Camp Orkilas Fall Festivals, pumpkin carvings and cider pressings, team sports, , The smoke has been in and out, as has the fog brought on by the smoke, and seasonal change has been creeping in slowly in the midst (mist) of it all. While Brando might have touted the concept to other actors, he wasn't the first famous thespian to settle on a private island. (And this is what she oversees), Our younger son has two mice. ), You are invited to artist Stephanie Clairs Open House Art Show tomorrow and Sunday from 12-5 PM at 885 Bartel Road. In the airport, of all places. Thanks, you two, for inviting me on the show! We just found out about a series called The Chosen, and its one of the best portrayals weve seen of Jesus life. David is an avid sailor, and always has ocean adventures , Twenty years ago to this day March 16th marks the first time Kelly Carpenter stepped foot on Orcas Island. An opportunity for artists, makers, innovators, up-cyclists , You may pass Marjorie along the road every day. While walking the route a few times before the meet, I thought about all of the memories our family has there, from festivals to school , Mike Connell and Mindy Sonshine have been quite the busy bees. But something began to happen outside our window. Power outages in wintertime are a thing here. The master bedroom features a stone wall with naturalwood accents and an en-suite master bathroom full of marble and spa-like amenities. We got a little dinky one awhile ago, and here you never know if youll get another. Weve had about four days of sunshine so far in the past month. Its a , I had never heard of Susan Mustard until I went into Crow Valley Gallery a few weeks ago on a whim to look at all the art by different local artists. I will publish each of his ten episodes as they correspond to the right time in each season about Orcas Islands beloved coffee and goodies store, Teezers, which is now a place in our , I love the Annual Orcas Island Farm Tour. I have observed her from , How very Orcas that the reason I was running late getting to the Farmers Market yesterday was due to a lovely turkey visit on our property. Heres a little visual , Im thankful for Halloween taking my mind off not homeschooling anymore. My mom let me write the column this week. See you there! Thats why its there, to distract peoples minds from wanting to hover over the edge. Several of the Orkila staff have tested positive for COVID, so everyone has decided to play it safe. I grew up with animals and I wanted our 10-year-old son to have his own little companion to grow up with. After he composed the followinglist, we had the most fascinating conversation about his life. Speaking of The Bears as the locals call it its amazing! Keep it in mind next year in case you missed it this time , In 30 minutes it begins! The second parcel was purchasedby Seed Money LLC of Telluride, CO for $1,125,000. Its the most relaxing and beautiful place weve ever been. What another beautiful day for Farmers Market! The classes are full for , Well lookee here! As always, Orcas Islanders didnt disappoint. Please share this with anyone you know who might benefit. Many of us islanders have their locally grown and made products in our pockets, showers, and cabinets. Wow, , Happy Thanksgiving weekend and Merry Christmas season! The tea house is a gazebo of sorts, located just outside the main house and overlooking the East Sound. She has passed the helm , Meet Big Blue, the new glass crusher at Orcas Recycling Services named by fourth graders Audrey Hance and Lana Sasan after a name-voting contest at school. With no community gatherings, family reunions, concerts, farmers markets, school events, or traveling, dinner has become the thing. The worst , Our last lake day was September 6th, twenty days ago. My son raised it in a bucket from the larval stage, when it looked like a little opaque axolotl. It hasnt been easy to . Thank goodness the ferries are running smoothly this week after last weeks postponement! The perfect gift for the person who loves Orcas Island and already has everything they want! Here is the first one submitted. On his birthday walk the other morning, he captured one of the rare times that high tide overtakes the road along Crescent Beach, pushing all the driftwood across it. Sitting motionless with rapt attention on the raw, real, uncommentated footage , I just had the funnest experience. This is what I saw: There you will meet a kind man named Parviz who is selling off his beautiful rugs handmade in various . over the past several months to bring this concert to you! We finally stayed put in the same general vicinity, walking only to a beach and back. What a joy it is to walk into Orcas Island Community Church and see what has , One of my favorite locals to visit on Facebook is Louise Tucker. This photo on the left is of Alyson Stephens, our beloved local physical therapist and Zumba instructor. There will be music by , Susan Slapin lives life enamored with nature, birds singing all around, lilacs and forsythias brightening the air, vibrant choices of pastels to fit her mood, and her partner and her dog Matisse at her side. Josh Groban and Kat Dennings couldnt resist a photo with our superstar pup, Fitz! Especially during these pandemic times when we cant do much with other people. If I eat any more cobbler Ill be waddling! In 1847, Henry Kellett assigned the name to Orcas Island during his reorganization of the British Admiralty charts. Here shes in the , Didier Gincig is one of those people that you could meet once and never forget. 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Completely private and secluded, Oprah now has over 3,000 feet of West-facing private shoreline. What celebrity owns property on Orcas Island? They epitomize quiet strength and perseverance. Ive asked local people to write about various experiences so I can post their stories , Sometimes its just the simple things a dark room lit by a tiny glinting swath of sunlight at a specific hour, casting shadows of fall leaves blowing fiercely in the wind, juxtaposed with oscillating colors beaming out of a lamp as modern and synthetic as it gets. If theyve lived here long enough, theyve done the hikes and the beach walks. It beamed all day yesterday Hava Nagila! If youre visiting the island, be sure to ask if its okay to pick someones berries before going for it. I never saw this rendition of Happy from 2014 until someone passed it on to me this is awesome! Head over here to see The Promised Land, Oprahs primary residencein Montecito, CA. Next is a song that happened spontaneously during the Lummi . Adrenaline shoots through me , Not ready for Christmas to end? Of course the big one: whale watching from land during whale season. Thank you, Ashley, for allowing me to capture you overlooking all of that , Its been a long, deep, all-day exhale. A log cabin on Orcas Island just listed for $4.5 million. What is the best month to see orcas in the San Juan Islands? Come down to Darvills Bookstore this Saturday, June 25th, from 11:00-1:00 for a book signing ofLife on Orcas Island. To read 27 Things About Tony Ghazel, go to the article on theOrcasonian here. (I dont make prints.) If youre in town running your last errands, Ill be in Rays Pharmacy signing books all day if you need some last-minute gifts for Christmas. All of a sudden, inconspicuous Orcas Island looks like a lush, life-filled paradise that had been hidden under a dark gray cover for months. Just your ordinary, typical scenery here on the island. , If you havent seen them yet, youll have to look at the winning gingerbread houses displayed at Island Market. And at just the perfect time for Christmas! Ok, maybe not. That was nearly twenty years ago. When they're not. Seen movies. After 24 years of being an island institution on the main drag in Eastsound, its all winding down this is her shops final month. We just witnessed a most unusual, stunning sunset brilliant oranges reflected off of clouds and colored everything on the ground and sea in a way Ive , One thing I love about Orcas Island is that we are a mish-mash of all kinds of people. No power Thursday from 4:ish PM to 2:ish AM, no power Saturday 8:ish AM to 3:ish PM, thick powdery snow, icy streets, people unable to leave their driveways, and 4-degree temperatures at times with wind chill. Like we said, there are multiple structures around the property that, as the listing suggests, inspire creativity and wellness. I LOVE seeing all the gingerbread contestants creations for our annual local contest, thanks to the Funhouse and Island Market! Deer are grazing, bunnies are hopping, birds are chirping, and two snakes and two alligator lizards found themselves in our critter cage this afternoon (we catch , How uplifting it is to have a full week of sunshine it changes everything! Mine is writing. The other is the building where the islands beloved Brown Bear Baking is located. (locals price of $29.99 + tax) 2. Note, too, that the new hours are 10-5 on Mondays, Wednesdays, , There are no stoplights here. Ill keep you posted, as there will be Saturday book signings this month! Pandemic, Politics, and Now a Power Outage? Its a win-win. The Orcas Island Film Festival begins this Thursday and lasts through Monday, the 10th. Cross Countrys Only Home Meet Today 3:30 Come Cheer Them On! Sign up:orcasparkandrec.org Questions: Tom Baldwin:tbaldwin@ucr.edu For more information, contact the Orcas Choral Society. The sun rises behind Mt Baker, and its a rare sight to see if your house isnt already facing that direction. Some are low and heavy. The runners will take off from the track at the public high school at 3:30 today! For the sake of our sons privacy, I have not included his letter. Heres the beauty we experience on trails that are just a short drive from our front doorsteps here on Orcas Island. What a lovely experience! Not only in the natural world but , This is what happens when youre visiting Orcas Island for a quick day trip and I happen upon you as the sun is coming out and illuminating the background scenery. We looked on as our kids teachers scrambled seemingly seamlessly on our end to create online math , This is one of the quietest, most enchanting hikes when the elements all line up. According to public records, the larger parcel went for $7,150,00 and was purchased by West Hollywood-based Madrona Tree LLC, whose administratormanages Oprahs personal finances. Here is an excerpt from the beginning of the article Traveling to Orcas Island in the Pacific Northwest , What another lovely week its been in this Christmas season. I want you to get a closer look at the brochure shes holding its important. Its free all-day fun, and theres a perfect spot for everyone. I took deep, nourishing breaths of relief all day long. From Promised Land to a Maui farmhouse, explore Oprah Winfrey's multimillion-dollar houses, kicking off with her magnificent Montecito estate. If you live here, , Weve never watched so much TV in our family life until now. I talk to them Im trying to get , Fri, Dec 2 Lum Farm Christmas Trees for sale & Farmstand w/ homemade ice cream, cheeses, gifts, etc., 11-5 Online Auction for Winter Holiday Artisan Market Goods from Orcas, Lopez and San Juan Islands Gangstagrass at Orcas Center, 7 PM Sat, Dec 3 American Legion Holiday Bazaar, 10-3 Lum Farms , Life on Orcas Island books are starting to go fast now that the Christmas season is drawing near. It , When you have kids that love to learn, homeschooling is not only enjoyable, its almost therapeutic. She is always upbeat, and when she feels there needs to be change in the world, she uses the performing arts to kindly, respectfully, and creatively confront environmental and political issues. Read books aloud. Wish I could go but Ill be at my Farmers Market table and then a Darvills book signing until 5 PM. Some people are surrounded by the same loved ones and are lonely for everyone else they cant visit. Snow is predicted every hour tonight, and then higher temperatures and rain tomorrow will most likely wash it all away. I wanted to soak in every last second honoring the five graduates. Kate was a flight attendant for 37 years, so traveling the world and living a life of adventure is normal for , I just met a new friend at Tidepool Coffeehouse yesterday, and overheard owner Katie Gaible explaining the decadent cake whose slices were for sale to benefit the people of Ukraine. The rains usually come again once blackberry season is winding down in late August or early September. After living in California most of our lives, people ask us all the time, why would you move to Washington, why would you move to an island? Today was yet another thick-snow day what a treat! I think I need to get some library books on eggshell artmaking. , I dont know about you, but my mind is getting slow! Sure, theres always laundry to fold and , Some activities are possible right now, and Running Camp is one of them. Click here to get tickets for Saturday at 7 PM or Sunday at 2 PM at Orcas Center. She has returned, and I asked if she would write about her experiences in her own words: My reason for going to Poland was to work with Ukrainians displaced by Putins War. Really humbled. We didnt hear about it last year until it was too late, so this year I didnt want to miss out on the only community fesitvities for the big night. Ive observed them over the years and I find their silent resolve to be quite remarkable. For households with kids, accessibility to nearby parks, playgrounds, daycare centers as well as highly-rated preschools is key. Lets see. How fun it would have been to show Orcas Island High schools Homecoming parade in Eastsound on Friday. Moments before the parade The parade The festivities went on until about 2:30, and then at 6:00 the Summer Concert Series began with The Good Lovelies! Always in search of fascinating documentaries, we watched the new Netflix seriesCountdown: Inspiration4 Mission to Spaceabout the four civilian , This is their return to the island this morning after winning the state championship last night, I was born in Texas, the fifth child 11 years after my closest sibling. Every day when I walk to school with our younger son, we pass the Tony & Jenna Hair Studio, the new Paul Mitchell salon on the main drag as you enter Eastsound from the west side. Theres some full-on mollusk traffic abounding on the wet sidewalks, and you know you love nature when youre contorting yourself to get just the right angle for a slug mug. Amanda Sparks Is Our Flat Person of the Year, Winter Artisan Market & Night Market at Odd Fellows Hall This Weekend, Book Signing NOW at Rays Pharmacy, 1-3 PM, Photo of the Day: Sun Sparkling Over the Labyrinth. Digging in the garden all day and paddle boarding in the warm sunshine no longer happen. Weve heard people say for years that summer here meaning consistent sunshine can only be counted on starting somewhere around the 4th of July. A perfect family movie day, if there ever was one. See ya there! 7 PM at Odd Fellows, Orcas Youth Chorus Begins Sunday at 4 PM ~ Any 6th to 12th Graders Welcome, Todays Cross Country Meet Cancelled Ferry Delays, Simulcast Event Saturday at the Community Church, Darvills Book Signing Today, 10 AM to Noon, Stephanie Clairs Open House Art Show Tomorrow & Sunday. If youre ready for more rooting, come to the track , Ive been wanting to post Olga Rising for months now, and my photos just dont do it justice, so Ill give you a basic look at it if you havent been there yet, and youll have to see the rest for yourself. You see people from all over the world here, but Ive never run across an Amish visitor. Raised on a small farm in rural Minnesota, Kellys aspirations after graduating from college with , Masks are coming off, the sun is beginning to come out more, the geese are honking, the birds are chirping, and while its still cold outside, the air carries a louder buzz than ever of springs renewal and joy in it. Johnny Depp tops our list. After some digging, we discovered that The Gallery House was actually built in 1980 and is the original residence on the property. There were definite reasons that I chose not to for a long time. It wasnt until my mom remarked one day about how odd it was that , Rain here is usually a constant, light pitter-patter. Tonight Prune Alley officially opened at 6 PM with lovely speeches, a non-motorized parade of people walking down the street for the first time, KIND bars and homemade cookies, and middle-of-the-street socializing. Made up of four main islands accessible by Washington State Ferries San Juan Island, Orcas Island, Lopez Island, and Shaw Island the San Juans are a beloved destination during summer for many nearby city folks and even more so by the passionate residents who call the islands home. The Promised Land, Oprahs primary residence, https://www.windermere.com/listing/WA/Orcas-Island/512-Catspaw-Lane-98245/62983487, http://www.islandssounder.com/news/the-truth-about-oprah-winfreys-reported-land-purchase-on-orcas-interview-with-the-realtor/. Saturday starts off with an awesome Winter Holiday Artisan Market from 10-3, then a Night Market from 5-8 (the Night Market time on the sign below is incorrect), both at the Odd Fellows Hall. We , Im really impressed with Chris and Eliza Morris. Seriously, this place is the best-kept secret on the planet. Enjoy it for me!!! Aprils hard work made Clever Cow an ice cream shop known for consistency, simple beauty, and cleanliness eye candy functioning like a well-oiled machine. Our older son was always hungry for more and more science building, electrifying, wiring, soldering whatever he could find out there, he , Had I not put everything aside to enjoy the kids week-long break from school, this is what I would have shared with you several days ago. Ft. 0 Undisclosed, Orcas Island, WA 98245 $455,000 1 Bed 1 Bath 510 Sq. This Saturday from 3:00-5:30 PM will be the first community gathering we islanders have experienced since March, as trick-or-treating families , I didnt originally envision writing a blog that would have less to do with people and community and more to do with scenics and home life, but I suppose thats what transpires during a pandemic. Orcas Island teaches you new things every day. No more trees are available after these are gone due to fires and other stops in the supply chain. Im here to , Weve come to the time of year when I start thinking, What are we doing here? The place is a ghost town except for the market, and the lack of sun has become this palpable frustration that Vitamin D capsules just dont fix, at least for me. with Dena Marie on Alternative Talk 1150 KKNW and invited me to be on and talk about this blog. If the world were all Matthew Carters, it would be a kind, respectful, peaceful, polite, pure-minded world. A link on the OICF site takes you to the information below. Its daunting foolishness, considering how long weve been waiting for the moment when we can finally be safe together, and how very close we are to that moment. She moved from Orcas Island back to Texas last year and shes stayed in her senior apartment, nice and distanced, for all these months. I am amazed at what Dr. D. and her team were able to do for , Carol Wright is someone Ive met once in passing Ive known nothing about her until we began corresponding a few times across the digital aether over the past several days. Not so. Especially on snow days like these (to you who live afar, snow isnt an everyday thing for us). I cant stand waste, especially one-time-use waste if I can avoid it. This rare gift of snow will be gone in the blink of an eye Not long from now, well all be surprised at how springy the world looks plants bursting from the ground, buds bulging on branches, and gardens delighting our . When self-publishing, there are a lot of details you can find if you dig, but there are some that are hard to find seemingly nonexistent. We are visiting my husbands family, enjoying love and laughter, and eating meal after beautifully crafted meal. Happy 92nd Birthday to my friend Frank Loudin, a wonderful painter and writer our own Norman Rockwell. Its how every summer day on Orcas used to be before COVID. I cant help but pass by it and marvel at the abundance happening inside. October has been full of all kinds of weather and beauty. Meet Jacque Breyer and Elise Meade, a traveling nurse and a physical therapist from Tennessee. When youre in a community of Christians, you sometimes hear that someone heard God speak to them. This is Gordon Koenig. Its innocent. There is a beautiful variety in there, and the painting that immediately jumped off the canvas and captured me , Come to the Orcas Island Historical Museum in Eastsound today, April 30, from 1:30 3:30 PM for a book signing and talk by five local authors: Boyd Pratt, Judi Watson, Edrie and Terri Vinson, and I will sign and talk about our books. But that wont stop us from the fun! The bright greens pop, , In normal times, life on Orcas Island entails bumping into all kinds of people throughout the day, having interesting and meaningful conversations, and living in uplifting community with one another. 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