Island Life

Greg Filson supermodel

Rocking the Filson, Vashon Style

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My friend Greg returns to the Pacific Northwest (via stints in New York and LA) to embrace his sartorial roots and love of Filson....

MacGyver Mom Takes On Mutant Alien Deer

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Mom takes on the task of deer proofing... MacGyver Mom to the rescue; the deer never stood a chance. As you may recall from...

The Open and Shut Case of the Stubborn Man

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Boz, a proponent of the open door policy In case you are unaware, men have fragile egos. (Please keep this under wraps or else I'll...

Attack of the Mutant Deer From Outer Space

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Mutant deer from outer space: Note the way they can warp time and space at will, all while devouring my lawn. I'd shoo them...

LOVE on the Horizon, Fun Along the Shore

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Dom channeling his inner Robert Indiana The logistical challenges of living on an island serviced by a car ferry are many. When friends come...
neighborly gift of canned goods

Friends Don’t Let Friends Buy Store-Bought Jam

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Jam First Responder: Nancy to the rescue, jars in hand. The Surprise Arrival of Homemade Jam Yesterday, I pondered the absence of jam in my pantry....

Orcas: When Delight Swims By, Look Up

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No Orcas in sight...yetMost ferry trips are uneventful--spectacular, but uneventful. Some riders will stumble out of their cars to fetch a refill for the...
Bulldogs Boz and Gracie take a nap in the heat of day

Vashon Beaches Call: Perfect Day to Take a Dip

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Mt. Rainier tops the view of Tramp Harbor and Maury Island. Summer showed up yesterday with a hearty and heated hello. With temperatures on the island reaching...

Missing the Boat, But Catching the Show

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After a day off-island with friends, I had too many miles and too few minutes between me and the 8:00 pm ferry to Vashon.  As...
February sunset on Washington State Ferry looking toward Vashon Island

Solstice: Vashon Island Celebrates the Longest Day

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 Celebrating Solstice: Summer returns to Vashon Island I began my day in a sweater (cotton) and my day ended in a sweater (wool), a fitting...