Concerts At The Barn A dear friend of mine introduced me to Concerts At The Barn, a gorgeous, music venue in Port Gamble. Mark and Lynn Shorn have transformed their property into a local treasure and destination for musicians. The evening starts with a potluck, where you never know what goodies will be out on the table.
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Point No Point: Day Trippin' When the sun comes out and summer is in full swing, there is nothing like the fun of the last-minute question: “Hey, you wanna go somewhere today?” that we all pose to those we love. All winter long, when skies are grey and dreary, we all crave getting outside and exploring
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BIMA: The Blooming of the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art The places we plant our dreams, care, and love can truly take on a life of their own. After so much energy and time has been poured into their existence, we can almost sense their breath as they exist and thrive beyond our immediate control. In
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Mo-Minski's Holiday Digest Our Holiday Digest Season of Giving!Terri and Shannon are here with great news for everyone.photo by Sal DeRosaliaShannon and Terri enlisted the help of local do gooder and Mo-Minski teammate, Sal DeRosalia to go on a local gift card giving spree. And here is what they have done so far...Lots of gift cards were
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Bainbridge Island Land Trust: Protecting Our Way Back Home Whatever the ailment, a return to nature is often the medicine we need. Many Bainbridge Islanders and visitors have found such healing among the 316 abundant acres of the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve, and yet, few know its history. Access to such settings is a privilege. Without
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Mora Ice Creamery: A Single Scoop of Pure Joy Few treats in the world are as transcendent as ice cream. This gift to the senses compels you to slow down and savor, which truly is one of life’s most previous indulgences.  A team member of Mora Ice Creamery, Kailee Pantenburg, thoughtfully recognized two individuals in particular who
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Full Frontal Conversation It’s safe to say I’m a bit of a Chatty Cathy. I adore the art of conversation and believe dynamic conversation results from the meeting of active and curious minds. Every conversation is an invitation to know someone, learn, and feel something. The exchange of knowing, learning, and feeling is a gift received
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You’re Going to Make it After All If I have a spirit animal, I’m pretty sure it’s Mary Richards from The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Decidedly single, Mary moves to a big city, overcomes fear and trepidation to forge a bold career, and is the woman every girl either wants to become or befriend. For its
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Rotary Auction: An Island’s Heirloom From its inception, the Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale has been about honoring community and demonstrating the unbridled power that emerges from neighborhood unification. This lesson rings true each time, yet still, echos such amazement whenever calls are met with a response. In the Rotary Auction and Rummage Sale’s sixtieth year,
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Denaro Fair: There Is Only One Race… The Human Race There Is Only One Race... The Human Race by Denaro Fair Many people are quick to judge us. We’re ghetto, we are this, and we are that. Well, here are a few perspectives from a black man who was born and raised in a hood that really can’t
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