By March TwisdaleVashon Island used to be,a land for you and me.Then Cancel Culture came,and we were wiped away.What’s a girl to do,who’s been raised Red, White & Blue?Speak up, express, explain:“A free thinker I remain, no matter what you do.”For all who were, who are, and those yet to be.I will not drop our…
April 2026, Island Voices
The Paradox of Karl Marx
By Michael Shook Last month, we had a brief look at the history of human efforts to live communally, and how those did, or did not, work out. This month, we assess some of the life and work of the man perhaps most associated with modern Communism, Karl Marx. Marx was a man of prodigious…
April 2026, Island Voices
Holy Vashon
By Dave B. I almost hit a deer the other day. The deer was in a pothole. All I saw were antlers as I slammed on my brakes just in time. Luckily for me (and the deer), the pothole was deep and saved its life. After the deer got out with great effort, I had…
April 2026, Island Voices
On the Beach
By Seán Malone and John Sweetman Seán and I grew up on the beach and spent a lot of days just wandering aimlessly looking for edible or merely interesting sealife and valuable beach treasures, which our moms generally classified as “junk.” We had other diversions beside combing the beach. One was riding our bikes to…
April 2026, Island Voices
Embracing the Power of One (Self)
By Daniel Hooker Recently a friend/acquaintance passed, Country Joe MacDonald, a Navy veteran honorably discharged who served from 1959-1962. Joe’s service to his countrymen/women continues through his gift called music. It has been documented in a film called “Woodstock” where between 400,000-600,000 “hippies / peacenicks” gathered to celebrate life, liberty, and not just the pursuit…
April 2026, Island Resilience
Parallel Lives – Bill Robinson Saves the Farmer’s Market
By Richard Odell Identifying points of origin is like picking up ice cream with one’s fingers. One never gets all of it. It might be said, however, the Farmers’ Market we have today began with some now forgotten young man selling oranges by the drop-off box at the post office. This marketing genius was soon…
April 2026, Island Resilience, Nature
Into Place
By Anthony Latora As I prepared to move to New Mexico in June of 2016, I searched for an herbal book about the local plants I might encounter. After a bit of digging, I settled on “Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West” by Michael Moore. Little did I know that moving to New Mexico and…
April 2026, Health Matters
Why Am I Always Waking Up At 2:00 A.M.?
By Dr. Leigh Siergiewicz Why are you waking up between 2:00-4:00 a.m. every night? This question is incredibly important to answer and it is related to your overall health. Around this time, we are supposed to be in REM sleep with our brains and bodies doing very important cleanup and repair work. Frequent interruptions in…
April 2026, Health Matters
Some Thoughts on How to Manage Migraine, Part 2
By Cynthia Sadurni Welcome to part 2 of this article about migraine and how to minimize the frequency and severity of attacks. Last month, we talked about what changes can be beneficial to reduce potential triggers. Today, we’ll explore some holistic ways that have worked for me. First, it is important to take into account…
April 2026, Nature, Recipes
Celebrate Nettle Magic – It’s a Piece of Cake!
By Jane Valencia Laurel’s First Nettle Cake, with Lilac on top – Photo courtesy of Laurel On a glorious day one May, Laurel made a nettle cake, and wished to share it with friends. I love nettles, and the thought of a cake made with this vibrant green and generous herb delighted me so much,…