Tropical Interpretation By Melanie Farmer Neptune’s Transition: From Pisces to Aries As Neptune exits Pisces, a significant shift occurs in the collective consciousness. This transition signals the cessation of the victim mentality – there are no rescuers on the horizon and no cavalry arriving to save the day. Empowerment in Aries With both Neptune and Saturn entering Aries, a…
By Monica Schley I was listening to Ada Limon, our nation’s former poet laureate, being interviewed on NPR’s Fresh Air. My ear caught a phrase she said, “sing back into the places you love.” By chance, I have been reading her book, You Are Here, which is a culmination of a larger project, a collection…
By Dave B. What does it take to be a Vashon Island restaurant? I have noticed many things over the years here on Vashon and one is the number of restaurants that have opened and closed. What I find interesting is that, as diverse a population as there is in the Pacific Northwest, we on…
By Cynthia Sadurni It’s during the winter months when we all need something warm to keep us going. As the cold weather settles in, and frost is on the ground, a nutritious and comforting drink is just what we want. Champurrado may just be the thing to do the trick! But wait, what is champurrado…
By March Twisdale I recently got a new job. During the hiring process, I filled out government forms warning me of severe consequences should I answer the questions dishonestly. Falsifying my identity is (and should be) a serious crime. Even my new boss could get in trouble! As I signed my name, feeling the weight…
By Daniel Hooker Right now, the stories we are being fed are conflicting and dividing us. We are just human beings, trying to have happy daily lives, enjoying the peacefulness of our communities. Vashon Island, with its diverse cultural and artistic nuances, is our home, and our neighbors are our friends. We have to remember…
Tom is a weed who has grown up on the bumper of a car, rooted onto a bit of dirt he found caked in a crevice. He has traveled widely as a stowaway, but recent months have been peaceful. Tomtomtidimiddleton – Illustration by Jane Valencia Tom was familiar with his car’s trips to a terribly…
By Lyndsey Braun-Palmer There’s something grounding and reverent about the process of cleaning skulls – carefully removing the layer of tissue to study the animal’s bone structure. Each skull has its own anatomy, subtle differences that make every one unique. It becomes a quiet moment of respect, curiosity, and reflection. This one is my blacktail buck from…
