Sailing Into the Sunset
Island Voices, Literary, May 2024

Sailing Into the Sunset

By Suzanna Leigh Rich and Suzanna on Eli-Oh My beloved and I had a “Qufi” wedding; I am a Quaker and Rich is a Sufi, so we combined traditions.  We were married on the solstice, on the beach at Lincoln Park in Seattle, where friends from Seattle could find us easily, and friends from Vashon…

Time Together – Lavender Sachets
Children, May 2024

Time Together – Lavender Sachets

By Ali Elsberry With Mother’s Day coming up, or perhaps the approaching birthday of someone who appreciates gifts from the heart, here is a little idea to make with little hands. Spring is an excellent time of the year to get crafty; leaves have emerged, blossoms have opened, and the weather has improved, which makes…

Pruning, Part 3 – Fruit Trees
Gardening, Island Resilience, May 2024

Pruning, Part 3 – Fruit Trees

By Kim Cantrell and John Rettmann Hope you all are enjoying this beautiful spring. As the trees are budding out, the blossoms have been nothing short of gorgeous, and the early pollinators are at work. Let’s continue forth with talking about pruning; this time, we are getting specific in our endeavor. In the first two…

The Best Money
Island Resilience, May 2024

The Best Money

By Stephen Buller Most people know the golden rule: Treat others how you wish to be treated. Here is a lesser-known golden rule: He who holds the gold makes the rules. Most people I meet think of gold as a commodity, a shiny metal, or pretty jewelry, but when I say gold is the best…

Advertisers, May 2024

From the Roasterie – Lady of the Mountain

By Eva Deloach Today we share the fascinating story behind one of our most cherished single-origin coffees: Lady Of The Mountain. Imagine a blend of beautifully fermented beans – light, crisp, and refreshing – with a buzz of wild honey infused with the scent of cypress. This coffee is more than just a beverage; it’s…

May 2024, Poetry

5th Annual Mukai Haiku Festival Winners

Hosted by the Mukai Farm & Garden, the Mukai Haiku Festival 2024 received over a hundred haiku from 12 countries around the world. We are delighted to present the prize winners and their haiku, below. Category, Heritage First place:On Vashon Islandwhere our ancestors made home—the strawberries’ scent!~ Geoffrey Philp (Jamaica) Second place:Spring at Mukai FarmCherry…

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