By Dave B This is a subject near and dear to all Islanders’ hearts. So where is your heart? I love the fact that cyclists come to the Island to enjoy our hospitality and beautiful yet hilly topography. However, our Island is nothing but two-lane roads with little bike lanes, except on Vashon Highway. Does…
By Pam “Gates” Johnson You have to be a friend to make a friend. As I get older, I’m realizing how true that old saw is. It was a lesson that took a long time to learn. So here we go into the way-back machine. When I first came to Vashon, the only person I knew…
By March Twisdale Throughout most of 2023, I wrote about the ubiquitous “transaction fees” that have quietly infiltrated our modern lives. I refer to them as “Bank Taxes” because they occur with all debit and credit card transactions, skimming money off the top of communities with every purchase. These are an unavoidable burden placed on…
By Stephen Buller What does it mean to invest in yourself? Some might say it’s finding time for a hobby, or family, vegging out with a favorite movie, or relaxing with a friend and a beer. Money isn’t everything, after all. It is, however, half of almost every transaction we engage in. It is a…
By Judi Lenihan Zucchini and Herb Frittata This elegant frittata is a delicious way to use up fresh zucchini and is perfect for a light lunch or brunch. The combination of sweet shallots, aromatic garlic, and fresh herbs makes every bite flavorful. Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20-25 minutes Servings: 4 Ingredients 6 large eggs2 medium zucchini, cubed and…
By Claudia Hollander-Lucas This summer beverage is festive and refreshing, often served in Spain with a seafood or veggie paella. A red sangria is served with a meat paella. I have brought this to summer parties and it’s been quite the hit ~ Buen provecho! Ingredients Keep all ingredients cold 1 liter dry white wine…
By Daniel Hooker This article series started off as a local Vashon-Maury Island piece, then I had a thought, wait a minute! We are all doing this – helping others – in many cities, towns, and island communities. I started interviewing food banks around Western Washington about what they offer as vital services for our…
By Cynthia Sadurni Early on a luminous June morning, while I was waiting for the ferry to make my weekly crossing to Vashon, I spotted some seals sunbathing on a small floating platform in Fauntleroy Cove. They were rocking with the motion of waves, content and without a care in the world. I was reminded…
By Alex Soriano The Observant Frog’s Log by Alex Soriano