Podcasts about Lopez Island

“I was recently in the Pacific North West of the USA. I captured the dawn chorus from a remote forest on Lopez Island – the third largest of the San Juan […]

Headlines from the week of April 23, 2025    - Girls Soccer may return to Orcas High School    - Health district levy lid lift approved    - Amazon to move out of Lot C - two months later - possibly to the port    - Lopez Golf headed to District play    - San Juan County Conservation Land Bank opens Watmough Head Trail on Lopez Island    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log  

This week on The UpLevel Podcast, our two extraordinary guests, Abigail and Clive Prout, take us deep into the concept of Right Relationship—the art of maintaining true connection, reciprocity, and presence in our partnerships, leadership, and self-growth. With over 50 years of combined coaching experience, Abigail and Clive have dedicated their lives to fostering conscious connection—both in their own relationship and in the lives of their clients. From navigating intimate partnerships and parenting to exploring altered states of consciousness through meditation, breathwork, poetry, ecstatic dance, shamanic practices, and plant medicine—this conversation is a journey in itself.In This Episode:The Reciprocity Loop: Abigail & Clive share a vision of right relationship as an interconnected flow of mutual benefit, growth, and evolution.Marriage & Self-Work: A raw, real look at how prioritizing personal growth over fixing each other creates deeper intimacy.Coaching vs. Personal Challenges: Even as masterful coaches, Clive & Abigail navigate the delicate dance of awareness, vulnerability, and imperfection.Plant Medicine & Spiritual Awakening: From shamanic journeys to retreats in Costa Rica, they reveal how plant medicine has deepened their connection to life force energy.Culture, Consciousness & Community: How shared spiritual experiences can bridge divisions, deepen understanding, and transform society.About Abigail & Clive:Abigail and Clive Prout work with people who are shifting their focus away from the pursuit of yet more material success to a deepening of meaning, connection, and magic; a more spiritual sense of self. They are both Certified Professional Co-Active coaches and faculty for The Co-Active Training Institute, with a combined 50 years of professional coaching experience. They live on Lopez Island, in Washington state, USA where they have cultivated a nurturing community and are raising two teenagers.Upon this relational foundation, they have expanded their exploration (and work with clients) into altered states of consciousness, such as those accessible through meditation, breathwork, poetry, ecstatic dance, shamanic practices, and plant medicine. They support continued healing, exploration, and integration of what it means to be awake and in service.  Website:https://www.abigailprout.com/spiral-leadership.com/ Socials:linkedin.com/in/coach-writer-abigail-morgan-proutlinkedin.com/in/cliveprouthttps://www.instagram.com/abigail_morgan_prout/https://www.instagram.com/coach.clive/

Headlines from the week of December 11, 2024    - New Rosario Resort owners announce sweeping plans for 2025    - Vikings gear up for 2B challenge in new b-ball season    - Vessel sinks at Shipyard Cove Marina    - Artwork to last a lifetime: Tattoo shop opens on Lopez Island    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Send us a textImagine being at the pinnacle of your legal career, only to find yourself yearning for a path that truly speaks to your soul. That's exactly what Shari Lane experienced as she transitioned from employment lawyer to crafting compelling narratives. Join us to discover how a health scare and a therapist's guidance prompted Shari to leave behind her lawyer identity to pursue a writing career that embraces the themes of empathy and connection. Through her story, we explore the personal struggles many face in redefining what success really is and finding fulfillment in letting go of who we thought we were or were “supposed” to be, for who we really are.Our conversation takes us to Lopez Island, off the coast of Washington state, where Shari and her husband planted their roots after letting go of big law and big expectations in Portland, Oregon. There, they've created a unique work-life balance, and found a community that supports and even natures this balance.. By attending to both their professional duties and creative passions like writing and music, they've crafted a lifestyle that prioritizes personal well-being and artistic expression. This episode peels back the layers of their journey, from building a life on Lopez Island, and the challenges of writing Shari's newest book, "Two Over Easy All Day Long." It's a powerful testament to resilience, showcasing how embracing creativity can lead to a more meaningful life beyond conventional benchmarks of achievement.We delve into the power of storytelling as a tool for empathy and connection. Shari shares insights into her creative process, drawing inspiration from real-life events and exploring themes of privilege, redemption, and understanding. Listen as we discuss the narrative depth of her characters, from a privileged New Yorker naigating life in rural Oregon to the enduring spirit of a small-town diner owner. Through their stories, we explore how literature can bridge societal divides and encourage us to view the world through a lens of compassion. This episode invites you to witness the transformative potential of personal storytelling and the universal bonds it createsMore about Shari:https://www.sharilane.comMentioned on the Podcast / Stanford Study on Divisiveness:https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/the-happiness-lab-with-dr-laurie-santos/how-to-disagree-better Find out more about Melissa, breathwork, mindfulness and somatic coaching for individuals and organizations at:https://www.thefullymindful.comOr email me today at: info@thefullymindful.comAnd check out the socials too:)

This week, in Lopez Island, Washington, a well traveled & colorful sea captain, who once collapsed a bridge, disappears from his home. His wife insists that he left to be with another woman, but blood, statements from relatives, and rumors of a meat grinder say otherwise. Finally, a surprise witness brings it all together, with the details, but will anyone end up convicted??Along the way, we find out that some people just aren't cut out for island living, that there are people who were attacked by both The Kaiser & The Nazis, and that even if there's no body, it doesn't mean there isn't any crime!!Hosted by James Pietragallo and Jimmie WhismanNew episodes every Thursday!Donate at: patreon.com/crimeinsports or go to paypal.com and use our email: crimeinsports@gmail.comGo to shutupandgivememurder.com for all things Small Town Murder & Crime In Sports!Follow us on...twitter.com/@murdersmallfacebook.com/smalltownpodinstagram.com/smalltownmurderAlso, check out James & Jimmie's other show, Crime In Sports! On Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Wondery, Wondery+, Stitcher, or wherever you listen to podcasts!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Headlines from the week of April 3, 2024    - Meet the new elementary school principal Sharman Ensminger    - Child advocates needed    - Two men charged in connection with mail theft and eluding police on Lopez Island    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

On this episode, we've got spring fever! Summer is on our minds and today we're tasting through wines that are ripe for summer drinking and three of these that pair perfectly with oysters, white fish, docks, decks and boats! Brent Charnley, winemaker at Lopez Island Vineyards, located in the Puget Sound AVA, shares his reasoning for building his winery in this AVA as well as shares some other wine insights. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTime! #Cheersing #MadAngie #ZiggyWines this episode: *2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Madeleine Angevine ($27 at the winery)*2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Siegerrebe ($27 at the winery2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Rosé ($22 at the winery) 2022 Lopez Island Vineyards Sangiovese ($26 at the winery) * Wines produced from fruit from the Puget Sound AVATo see ALL of the wines that Lopez Island Vineyards produces, please visit  https://lopezislandvineyards.com/wines/ A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Eternal Wine, CDA Gourmet and our newest sponsor, Rocky Pond Winery!Rocky Pond Winery: Rocky Pond a family-owned powerhouse committed to creating the finest Bordeaux and Rhône blends. They invite you to become a friend, celebrate life to the fullest and join them at Rocky Pond. Rocky Pond Winery - Unforgettable Wine Experiences, Shared with Family and Friends. For more information, please visit https://rockypondwinery.comCDA Gourmet: Are you looking to elevate your kitchen? You need to check out CDA Gourmet! Located in Midtown Coeur d'Alene, CDA Gourmet offers a diverse mix of flavor enhancing product as well as the tools to make it all happen. Make every meal a special event. Visit https://www.cdagourmet.com for more information or  call 208-551-2364. CDA Gourmet: Your kitchen elevated.Eternal Wine: Are you a Rhone Ranger or just really love Syrah? Then you need to check out Eternal Wine! Their focus is on single vineyard Rhone valley wines in Washington State. Also check out their Drink Washington State brand of approachable wines! Visit https://eternalwine.com for more information or simply call 509-240-6258. Eternal Wine: Drink Wine, Be Happy. And of course, a HUGE thank you to Tod Hornby who wrote and recorded our official Wine Time Fridays theme music, which is ANYthing but average.  Please visit https://todhornby.com or contact him at veryaveragemusic@gmail.comThe Social Web Wine Word of the Week - MeniscusThe word "meniscus" refers to the thin edge of wine at the top of a glass. It is caused by the surface tension of the wine and is important for wine tasting because it can provide clues about the wine's viscosity, alcohol content and other characteristics.Mentions: Julie Tudor Murphy, Liz Keyser, Lindsay & Brian LaFaille, San Juan Distillery, Andrew Allison, Cameron Roblee, The Cuvée App, Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Seven Falls Merlot, Gruet Brut Sparkler, Rivaura Cabernet Sauvignon and Casalino Brunello di Montelcino.Please find us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/WineTimeFridays), Twitter (@VintageTweets), Instagram (@WineTimeFridays) on our YouTube Channel, https://www.youtube.com/@winetimefridays and on Threads, which is @winetimefridays. © 2024 Wine Time Fridays - All Rights Reserved

Gary brings you more top drawer music of the bagpipes from a the airts, with visits to Shetland, Dumfriesshire, Frankfurt, USA, Canada and Galicia.TracksChris Stout and Finlay MacDonald Band with Borve Castle from The Cauld Wind  Angus MacColl with Sine Bhan, Traditional Reels from The Lord Todd Piping Recital Challenge Iain MacInnes with How She'll Never be Guided, Played in the Low Country and Woo'd and Married and A (private recording) The Vale of Atholl Pipe Band with Satellite Glen and Il Paco Grande from Live in Frankfurt Cantrip with The Eveal Dr Gray, Mrs Dundas of Arniston, Marianne's Reel and The MacDonalds from Boneshaker Bill Livingstone with a Thousand Curses on Love and The Greenwood Side from Northern Man Carlos Nunez with Dannses Macabres from Finisterrre: the End of the Earth  Cantrip Tour DatesFri      12 Jan,   The Majestic Theatre,   115 SW 2nd St. Corvallis, Oregon  19:30Sat      13 Jan,   Irish PDX, Winona Grange 271,  8340 SW Seneca St, Tualatin, Oregon                    19:30Sun   14 Jan,   Lincoln City Cultural Centre,  540 NE Hwy 101, Lincoln City Oregon,                     14:00Mon    15 Jan,   Blaylock's Whisky Bar,  433 13th St, Astoria, Oregon,  18:00Tue    16 Jan,   Music at the (Gig Harbour )    3805 Harbourview Dr, Gig Harbour, Washington. - 8:00 Show - Sold out. Second show added at 20:00 Wed    17 Jan,   Nordland Community Church Hall,   7120 Flagler Rd,  Nordland Washington   19:00Thurs  18 Jan,   Lopez Community Centre,           204 Village Rd, Lopez Island, Washington,   19:00 Fri    19 Jan,   Bellingham Folk Festival,             The Blue Room, 202 E Holly St 301, Bellingham, Washington, 21:00 Sat    20 Jan,   Seattle Folklore Society,    Phoney Centre Concert Hall, 6532 Phoney Ave, Seattle,Washington   19:30 Support the show

Headlines from the week of November 29, 2023    - New co-op bakery to open in Eastsound    - Letters: Congratulations to Orcas soccer    - Volunteers undertake massive acorn-planting project    - Surprise volcano discovery off the shores of Lopez Island    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

On this episode of NCHV's "The Road Home", we delve into the fascinating world of community land trusts. In this episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Sandy Bishop, the Executive Director of Lopez Community Land Trust, situated on Lopez Island in the state of Washington. This enlightening conversation sheds light on the vital role of community land trusts in preserving and strengthening communities and promoting affordable housing. Resources ⁠Episode Insights⁠ Please take the time to rate and review us on ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠, ⁠Spotify⁠, or wherever you get your podcasts. It means a great deal to the show and it will make it easier for potential listeners to find us. #TRH #NCHV #TeampDepot

In this week's episode of the UpLevel Podcast, we had this enlightening conversation into the world of socially conscious content with Abigail Prout, a professional leadership coach and award-winning poet and writer. She shares her journey from daily poetry writing to becoming a published author with her first book, 'Walk Deep'. Over the past two decades, Abigail has dedicated herself to coaching, studying, and gaining insights from thousands of influential and powerful women from all walks of life. She firmly holds the belief that every individual possesses a distinctive voice and a valuable story to share. We often underestimate our narratives simply because they are familiar, but by raising consciousness and telling our stories, she believes we contribute to a greater, meaningful purpose.Listen in to hear more about Abigail's upcoming four-month writing course, scheduled from January to April. This program is focused on the profound impact of writing and establishing a daily writing routine. You will also learn how to harness the inspiring influence of nature as a companion in your writing journey.In this Episode:Consistency and DedicationEmbrace Unexpected Opportunities.Value of ConnectionsOpenness to ChangeImportance of Self-awarenessNurturing Personal Growth through Truth-telling about shared historyGrounding Oneself for Spiritual GrowthIntrospection for Growth & ExplorationValue of Consistency & PermanenceReciprocity PrincipleSoul PartnershipContinuous Learning & GrowingAuthenticity MattersTransitional SupportEncouraging Self-expressionPositive ReceptionAbout Abigail:As a professional leadership coach (CPCC and PCC), Abigail has spent the past twenty years coaching, studying, and learning from thousands of powerful women from all walks of life. Through this work, she has gathered extensive data and been honored to witness and midwife emerging patterns and trends toward more feminine-forward leadership. Abigail holds a Master's degree in Counseling, and she has shared her expertise at both the secondary and university levels. She is a “sassy sacred muse”, leading training courses for the Co-Active Training Institute (CTI), the world's largest coach training company, and is recognized as a dynamic and inspiring trainer. Currently residing on Lopez Island in the Pacific Northwest, where she spent her formative years, Abigail shares her life with her husband, Clive, and their two children, Iona and Jax. She is also celebrated as an award-winning poet and writer, with her debut book, "Walk Deep," published by Homebound Publishing, receiving accolades such as the 2021 Homebound Poetry Prize and the 2023 Nautilus Award. Notably, her book is a nominee for a prestigious Pushcart Prize. You can find Abigail each morning wandering through the island's forest alongside her cherished black lab, Bella.Sprial Leadership Website: https://www.spiral-leadership.com/Her Website: https://www.abigailprout.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abigail-morgan-prout-4986307b/  Instagram: @abigail_morgan_prout www.uplevelproductions.comhttps://www.instagram.com/uplevelproductions/https://www.linkedin.com/company/uplevelproductionscompanyhttps://www.facebook.com/uplevelproductionscompany

On this episode of After the Breach podcast, hosts and professional guides, Jeff Friedman and Sara Shimazu, talk about a recent interesting encounter they had on May 20th with two brothers from the Bigg's killer whale population, T125A and T128. Also joining us is returning guest, Monika Wieland Shields from the Orca Behavior Institute (OBI) who was also out on the water and provides her own observations from that day. Starting out the episode the three talk about the latest sightings in the Salish Sea. It has been a busy spring and there has been a lot happening. We've had some of our more famous humpback whales return, tons of Bigg's killer whales sightings, and even J-pod returned just before the end of May! Monika shares some interesting insights courtesy of OBI. On May 20th, two killer whales were reported south of San Juan Island in the eastern Strait of Juan de Fuca. The two were quickly identified as T125A and T128. These boys belong to an interesting family of four, led by their mother T125. In 2015 the matriline was seen in the Salish Sea for the first time in 22 YEARS. They were around for a few days but then disappeared again. Since then these two brothers seem to have dispersed from their mom and have been making annual forays into the area where they've quickly become whale watching favorites. They usually travel fairly tight together but last month when they were seen they were traveling in the general vicinity of each other but separated over a mile from the other as they traveled north into Rosario Strait. Once there they came together briefly before separating again. T128 went into the inner San Juan Islands through Thatcher Pass while T125A continued up Rosario Strait. When Jeff and Monika caught up with T128 he was not really going anywhere and was circling on the west side of Blakely Island. What they did notice right away was that he had some pretty deep rake marks from another killer whale on his dorsal fin! Meanwhile T125A was continuing up Rosario Strait where Sara got on scene with him. He quickly turned and headed back down the strait in the direction he had come from and started vocalizing and pushing a lot of water as he came up to the surface, sometimes rolling and slapping his dorsal fin or tail lobbing. It really seemed like he was trying to be loud and obvious as to where he was. Jeff reported that T128 turned and actually went back out into Rosario Strait where he would have heard his brother and then quickly turned and went back into the inner islands. He was last seen heading west past Lopez Island ferry terminal and T125A was left still heading south in Rosario Strait. There's a lot of room for speculation and human interpretation into what happened here, if anything. Did the two brothers have an argument and needed some time apart? Was T125A the culprit to those rake marks on his brother? There are so many questions and we can only guess as to what may have happened. We had hoped they would show up the next day but they disappeared overnight and haven't been seen since. That is until a few days before we were going to post this episode; guess who showed up!? The brothers, reunited, and in the case of T128, all healed! Where were they the last three weeks? Did they reunite the night of the 20th or did they take some more time apart? We have an upcoming photography workshop in September! Details are available on our website www.afterthebreachpodcast.com or you can send us an email at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. It's September 23rd and 24th and we will spend each day on the water with catered lunches and a ton of information to share! If you are enjoying listening to our podcast, please follow/subscribe, leave us feedback/reviews and share with your friends! You can also find us on Instagram, Facebook and Youtube. Please send us feedback or questions at afterthebreachpodcast@gmail.com. For complete show notes, links and photos, please visit our website: https://www.afterthebreachpodcast.com/e/episode-15-brothers   Links mentioned in this episode: Orca Behavior Institute blog post about the encounter with the brothers, T128 and T125A Vocalizations from T125A, recorded by Sara Hysong-Shimazu from an above-water hydrophone speaker Map of the travels of T125A and T128 during this encounter Photos mentioned in this episode:  

This week we recognize that dad did what he had to do for the family! We will pick someone to win a fly away to Lopez Island on Friday! This call describes how dad used to work for Jimmy Hoffa!

This week you can tell us about the strange line of work job your dad was in and it might win you a fly away to Lopez Island! Ryan called to explain his dad's job as a bull semen salesman!

Pacific Northwest glass artists Kelly O'Dell and Raven Skyriver, who create sculptures inspired by marine life, species endangerment, extinction, and conservation, will exhibit their work at Habatat Galleries during next week's Glass Art Society conference in Detroit, Michigan. Titled Confluence, the show is a tour de force of works created in homage to the natural world and to raise consciousness in viewers about the need for preservation of natural spaces and species. On June 5, during Habatat's first ever VIP Artist Gala, Skyriver will present a glassblowing demo at the brand-new Axiom glassblowing facility, followed by artist talks given by Skyriver and O'Dell. On June 7, VIPs travel to the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation to view its important glass art collection and experience a rare opportunity to see the culmination of O'Dell's residency there via work she created onsite at Greenfield Village. In 2018, Skyriver and O'Dell launched a Kickstarter campaign to crowd-fund building their own studio on Lopez Island, Washington. They wrote: “We're now asking you for assistance to build our own glass studio where we can deepen our practice, give back to our community, and nurture our family… This project came from a vital need: to have more time together (AND about 10,000 fewer miles traveled on the freeway every year). We are moving to the island where Raven was born and raised to allow our son to grow up surrounded by his grandparents and extended family, but the island has no glass studio available for our use. So, we're building one, from the ground up, with the support of our friends and family.” Aside from creating their own work there, Skyriver and O'Dell's studio represents a place of education and community where visiting artists can be invited for residencies, short-term apprenticeships can be offered, and small teaching workshops can be hosted. They wrote: “This hotshop will allow us to pass on the knowledge that was so generously taught to us by our creative masters, and give back to our glass community.” Though they surpassed their initial Kickstarter goal, the studio remains a work in progress, evolving physically as well as philosophically. Born in 1982, Raven Skyriver (Tlingit) was raised in the San Juan Islands. Growing up connected to the land and its surrounding waters, and living in a creative household where carvers came to learn Northwest Coast style carving and design, helped push him towards an artistic path. At the age of 16, he was introduced to glass by family friend and mentor Lark Dalton and was immediately captivated by the medium. Exploring every opportunity to work in glass led Skyriver to being invited to work with Karen Willenbrink-Johnsen for the William Morris team in 2003. This was his introduction to sculptural glass and how building a vocabulary for narrative in his own work began. In 2018, the artist returned to Lopez Island where he was born, and he and wife O'Dell constructed a home studio where they can create their glass art. Says Skyriver: “I was raised near the sea and in a family that valued and practiced artistic pursuits from as young as I can remember. Some of my most vivid memories as a child were smelling the fresh cedar chips that were being removed by master carvers' blades as they sculpted beautifully elegant forms. The most excitement I have experienced in my life was the first salmon I ever landed, the time I saw a Sea Lion a paddle's length from my boat, and seeing a humpback whale feeding on smelt. When I was introduced to glass as a junior in high school, I was immediately captivated by the mesmerizing, alchemic, fluid nature of the material. From that day forward I have dedicated myself to honing my craft and perfecting my technique.”  Skyriver continues his artistic practice utilizing close observation of his sculptural subjects to create an ongoing personal dialogue. This inner conversation touches on the celebration of biodiversity, his understanding of his heritage, the importance of Native species, the gifts those beings bring to their communities, and the delicate balance that sustains our collective existence.  He states: “I draw from my experiences as a child and my continued fascination with the natural world to inform the work I make today. My goal is to capture the fluidity of an animal in motion, using the liquid glass to portray a dynamic moment in time. I attempt to imbue the subject with a hint of life and capture the essence of the creatures I depict. I want my work to speak to the viewer's own understanding of the wild and their place in it, and to instill a sense of the delicate balance that is our existence.” Born in Seattle, Washington, in 1973, O'Dell was raised by glass artists in Kealakekue, Hawaii, where her father built himself a hot glass studio at their home. In 1999 she graduated from the University of Hawaii (UH), Manoa, earning a BFA in Studio Art with a focus in glass, which she studied under Rick Mills. The UH program afforded many opportunities to study glass at Pilchuck Glass School, where she eventually relocated and became a member of the William Morris winter crew from 2003 to 2007.  Says O'Dell: “My upbringing happened in the Hawaiian Islands. I grew up on the Big Island, home of active volcanoes. Coming from a place so diverse in culture and climate, teeming with flora, fauna, and really great food, I noticed the difference as soon as I left it at 25. That difference made me feel the responsibility to honor what is lost, or extinct, not just with plants and animals, but with culture and climate, too. It is fascinating and devastating that our existence has so much impact on the delicate balance of life, our own species included. Through sculpture, my work explores themes of Memento Mori as well as extinction, preservation, and origin. The Ammonite, an intelligent coiled-up cephalopod, became extinct 65 Million years ago, leaving impressions in its habitat to fossilize. We learn from the past to be responsible in our future. I hope my artwork could serve as a reminder or Memento of this.” O'Dell's recent exhibitions include Fired Up: Glass Today, The Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art, Hartford, CT, 2022; Chinese Whispers, curated by Erin Dickson, Glazenhuis, Lommel, Belgium 2022, and Glasmuseet Ebeltoft, Denmark, 2019-20; Glass Lifeforms 2021, The Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA; and Fluid Formations: The Legacy of Glass in the Pacific Northwest, Whatcom Museum, Bellingham, WA, 2021. This year, the artist will serve a glass residency at The Henry Ford Museum, MI, and received The Myrna Palley Collaborators Award, University of Miami, FL. She and Skyriver will be instructors at Penland School of Craft, Bakersville, NC in July 2023. In her creative process, O'Dell is often inspired by a non-fiction book, a curious detail in nature, or a podcast about science or spirituality. That leads to research, and most ideas make it to her sketchbook. States O'Dell: “I'll return to those ideas later, after they've passed the test of some time. I need to be sure before I start a fresh project that I will be challenged with a new sort of problem-solving, which I really love most about making artwork. The process of glassmaking is hot, fluid, demanding, and not without help! In the glass shop, my favorite part about making artwork is working with friends. Glass is special in that it usually requires skilled teamwork, and we all sort of know the same language in the shop. Working with a team, it is possible to accomplish some pretty crazy challenges. While we help each other make artwork, we push each other and the limits of what glass can do. We cross paths regularly, and so we become community. We raise each other's kids, we bbq together, we camp at the beach, we travel to faraway places together, and we gravitate to one another in socially awkward situations. I feel very lucky to be part of this vibrant community.”  

To qualify for the Mother's Day fly away to Lopez Island tell us a great baby delivery story! Kyle called to tell us about having to fly to the birth even though it was taking place right down the street!

Nathan wants to win the Lopez Island fly away for Mother's Day! He told us how he got left at the Dr's office by accident!

Headlines from the week of April 19, 2023    - Moose Kinsey wins state award for art piece    - Hanna Heights water system tests positive for PFAS    - Give Lopez - A two week spring fundraiser that benefits 15 Lopez Island non-profits starts April 17    - plus excerpts from the Sheriff's Log

Moving to an island in the Pacific Northwest is not easy.  Moving intentionally, with a view of contributing to the community is even more difficult.  But Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges have done just that with their farm and bakery on Lopez Island, Washington. In this episode, Mark learns how Sage and Nathan met in grad school in the Bay Area, where Sage also developed her baking chops, how they found their way to Lopez Island and how the locals embraced their quest to make the best bread from the localist grains.  And how Barn Owl Bakery is feeding their village.  Alan Scott also makes recurring appearances in the journey, as a mentor and guide. Helpful Links Barn Owl Bakery @barnowlbakery on Instagram Support the Podcast Here! Rise Up! The Baker Podcast website The Bakers4Bakers Community Mark's Blog, with the Bakernomics series Mark on Instagram Credits: Produced and hosted by Mark Dyck Theme song and music by Robyn Dyck Orange Boot Human logo by Fred Reibin Production Assistant:  Leah Hayward  

Iris Graville is a writer and retired nurse from Lopez Island, WA.  She is the author of the books "Hiking Naked: A Quaker's Search for Balance" and "Writer in a Life Vest" amongst others.  Her profiles and personal essays have been published in national and regional journals and magazines. She holds a Master of Nursing degree from the University of Washington and an MFA in Creative Writing from the Northwest Institute of Literary Arts where she served as nonfiction editor for Soundings Review. Iris is also the publisher of SHARK REEF online literary magazine. She blogs regularly about writing, the environment, and spiritual matters. In August 2018, Iris was named the first writer-in-residence with the Washington State Ferries. 

With a surface area of 29.5 square miles, Lopez Island is the third-largest island in San Juan County and is encircled by the chilly Salish Sea. On the Washington State Ferry route from Anacortes to the San Juan Islands, it is the first scheduled stop. Lopez Island has a warm climate, flat topography, and excellent soil. These characteristics, together with the rich marine life, provided food to Native Americans for thousands of years as well as to later arriving European settlers.Listen now to learn more about this friendly Evergreen State island!A special thank you goes out to Al Hirsch for providing the music for the podcast, check him out on YouTube.Find merchandise for the podcast now available at:     https://washington-history-by-jon-c.creator-spring.comIf you enjoy the podcast and would like to contribute, please visit: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/EvergreenpodIf you have any questions, episode ideas you'd like to see explored, or just have a general comment, please reach out at Historyoftheevergreenstatepod@gmail.comTo keep up on news for the podcast and other related announcements, please like and follow:https://www.facebook.com/HistoryoftheevergreenstatepodcastThank you for listening!

We're wrapping up the truly wild and twisted tale of Ruth & Rolf Neslund.  What can we say?  We said it wouldn't be boring!  But when the story starts with a man whose love-life was  with complicated and often times overlapping romantic entanglements it tends to escalate pretty quickly.  Ruth & Rolf Neslund may have seemed an unlikely pairing...but then Rolf seemed an unlikely candidate for sainthood.  Don't get it twisted we're certainly not suggesting that Ruth was any kind of angel either!  She's right up there with other Duplicitous Dames we've covered like Granny Zhukova & Nancy Brophy!

What does it mean to walk deep? And why does connecting with Nature, Self, and Spirit make us feel happier, healthier, and more fulfilled? These are some of the issues I explore with my guest Abigail Prout, who wrote her first anthology of poetry, Walk Deep, during the Covid pandemic. In that time of enforced isolation, Abigail felt drawn to writing about her relationship with the forest landscape around her home on Lopez Island. Today, Abigail reads two powerful poems from her collection, and she urges us all to slow down, find some stillness, and appreciate the splendour that surrounds us. Get in touch with Abigail: Website: abigailprout.com Walk Deep Poetry Connection: amazon.ca/Walk-Deep-Abigail-Morgan-Prout/dp/195636823X Spiral Leadership: spiral-leadership.com Connect with Keith: Website: keithmacpherson.ca Instagram: @keithmmac Teacher, Take Care Book: portageandmainpress.com/Books/T/Teacher-Take-Care --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/keith-macpherson/message

Backyard Birds recorded at a campsite at Spencer Spit State Park on Lopez Island, San Juan County, Washington, USA during the pandemic. Recorded June 12, 2022. #sanjuanislands #lopezisland #backyardbirds

1982: Oregon businessman Phil Champagne, age 52, dies in a tragic boating accident off Lopez Island off the coast of Washington state. He is survived by one ex-wife, four adult children, an octogenarian mother, and two despondent brothers. Phil didn't know he was dead until he read it in the paper. All things considered, he took it rather well. So did Phil's brother, Mitch, the beneficiary of a 1.5 million dollar policy on Phil's life.1992: Washington restauranteur Harold Stegeman, famous for his thick, juicy steaks, is arrested by the Secret Service for printing counterfeit United States currency in an Idaho shed. In addition to the bogus bills, Stegeman also has a fraudulently obtained passport, a fabricated Cayman Island driver's license, and Phil Champagne's fingerprints.When the uproarious reality of Harold Stegeman's secret identity hit the headlines, the counterfeit resurrection of Phil Champagne became one of the most celebrated and hysterically funny true-crime stories of the twentieth century. And while every supermarket tabloid and television talk show hounded after the untold story, only Edgar Award–winner Burl Barer captured Champagne's confidence and received permission to detail Phil's post-mortem career of fraud, deception, trickery, lies, and fine prime rib, bringing to life the exploits of a man his family thought dead over a decade agoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio.

1982: Oregon businessman Phil Champagne, age 52, dies in a tragic boating accident off Lopez Island off the coast of Washington state. He is survived by one ex-wife, four adult children, an octogenarian mother, and two despondent brothers. Phil didn't know he was dead until he read it in the paper. All things considered, he took it rather well. So did Phil's brother, Mitch, the beneficiary of a 1.5 million dollar policy on Phil's life.1992: Washington restauranteur Harold Stegeman, famous for his thick, juicy steaks, is arrested by the Secret Service for printing counterfeit United States currency in an Idaho shed. In addition to the bogus bills, Stegeman also has a fraudulently obtained passport, a fabricated Cayman Island driver's license, and Phil Champagne's fingerprints.When the uproarious reality of Harold Stegeman's secret identity hit the headlines, the counterfeit resurrection of Phil Champagne became one of the most celebrated and hysterically funny true-crime stories of the twentieth century. And while every supermarket tabloid and television talk show hounded after the untold story, only Edgar Award–winner Burl Barer captured Champagne's confidence and received permission to detail Phil's post-mortem career of fraud, deception, trickery, lies, and fine prime rib, bringing to life the exploits of a man his family thought dead over a decade agoSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio.

Hello to you listening in Lopez Island, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.I volunteer as a story docent at Admiralty Head Lighthouse. Sailing in from the Pacific Ocean through the treacherous Strait of San Juan de Fuca ship captains would look for the blazing lighthouse beacon 127 feet above Admiralty Inlet warning them to steer a hard right to starboard, avoid the cliffs, and continue safely south to Puget Sound and on into Seattle. How did the captain know he was seeing Admiralty Head Lighthouse? Each lighthouse - no matter where in the world - has its very own distinctive light pattern, or signature. Like your fingerprints. Lighthouses mark points of navigation, warn about dangerous coastlines, and guide ships into safe harbor.But no one harbor serves all boats. Different boats - different harbors. Lighthouses don't chase boats; why do you chase clients?Ask yourself: What is it only you have to offer? Who needs it and wants it? How will you attract your particular client with your own distinctive beacon of light? And, how will they know you are signaling them? Once you have your answers, you will be well on your way to business success.  Guaranteed!You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.  Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

An adoptive mother on Lopez Island was charged for abusing her Ethiopian son in 2021. But the prosecutor dropped the case a year later, citing the boy's fragile mental health and resulting ineligibility to testify during a trial.

Hello to you listening in Lopez Island, Washington!Coming to you from Whidbey Island, Washington this is Stories From Women Who Walk with 60 Seconds for Wednesdays on Whidbey and your host, Diane Wyzga.Perhaps like me you've been stuck in an airplane - in a holding pattern - circling the airport - waiting for air traffic control to give the pilot the green light to land. What's the hold up? Too many planes. Bad weather delays. A plane stuck at the gate waiting for passengers. Or just the usual jumble of things on the ground that turns flight schedules upside down.But this much you know from experience: sooner or later the problem will be solved and the plane will land.Clients and customers are like those planes. They may have pain points, boredom, indecision, bothersome issues, budget constraints, and more that hold them back from landing on your website landing page.Practical Tip: But you're prepared. You know who you're signaling, what they need, and what you have to offer them. Keep it up. Keep signaling them in. And one by one they will land - guaranteed. You're invited: “Come for the stories - stay for the magic!” Speaking of magic, I hope you'll subscribe, share a nice shout out on your social media or podcast channel of choice, and join us next time! Remember to stop by the website, check out the Services, arrange a Discovery Call, and Opt In to stay current with Diane and Quarter Moon Story Arts and on Linked In.Stories From Women Who Walk Production TeamPodcaster: Diane F Wyzga & Quarter Moon Story ArtsMusic: Mer's Waltz from Crossing the Waters by Steve Schuch & Night Heron MusicAll content and image © 2019 to Present: for credit & attribution Quarter Moon Story Arts

Join us as we continue our conversation with Sage Dilts and Nathan Hodges from Barn Owl Bakery and Steve Lillestol from Island Grist on Lopez Island about choosing and baking with locally adapted artisan grains.

Join us for Episode 5 of Field to Flour, where we talk with Steve Lillestol of Island Grist, and Nathan Hodges and Sage Dilts of Barn Owl Bakery and Grayling Farm on Lopez Island, WA. Steve, Nathan, and Sage work together to source, grow, and process grain into fresh-milled flour that is used by Nathan and Sage to make delicious breads and pastries at Barn Owl Bakery.

Brenda Asterino lives on Lopez Island, Washington, where she volunteers with the local independent radio station, KLOI-LP 102.9 FM, as a producer. She also volunteers with the  American Red Cross. Asterino worked as a private and public educator for nearly twenty-five years when life was forever chanted by a car accident. Her education includes an A.A. in Humanities, B. S. in Biology, and an M. A. in Theory and Practice of Education, along with many years of training in parapsychology, Energy Work and Body Work. She enjoys her family, research, genealogy, learning, discourse, and painting. With Pathways being her second poetry publication, consciousness is an overriding theme that intertwines and entangles all aspects of everything. In hoping that we all find we have shared so much of all human stories, may we all rejoice in our shared struggles and insights. Asterino supports nonviolent environmental activism, appreciation of diversity of cultures and humanity, and hopes for unity of everyone for the health and well-being of all children everywhere. https://www.amazon.com/Pathways-Walking-Creation-Brenda-Asterino/dp/1736535846/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Pathways%2C+Walking+Through+Creation&qid=1633717936&s=books&sr=1-1 https://www.sidekickpress.com/books/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pathways-brenda-m-asterino/1140238352?ean=9781736535844 https://www.villagebooks.com/search/site/brenda%20asterino https://lopezisland.com/directory-2/brenda-m-asterino/   ***Head on over to Creatrix Compass and explore our many offerings from free inspiration to get your creative juices flowing to creativity classes to creativity coaching and life coaching for creatives.  It can all be found at: https://www.creatrixcompass.com Your donation helps us continue to spread creativity throughout the land.  Thank you! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=2PM3V82XDS7GA  Music: Good Friends Inc by Jonathan Boyle 

David Bill and Faith Van De Putte of Midnight's Farm on Lopez Island run a Department of Ecology “farm exempt" aerated static pile compost facility, raise pork and cattle, run a farm stay, and have a no-till market garden. We talk with them about their biochar research and elements of a safe on-farm compost system. Later in the episode, we check in with Nate Stacey, soil scientist and Farm Program Director at Tilth Alliance and delve into more things compost!**NOTE** When David explains the acronym PFRP, he means “Process to Further Reduce Pathogens.”

We were talking about the people in Europe who got stranded 200 ft up when a rollercoaster got stuck....then listener Bob from Lopez Island called to tell us about the crazy experience he had on the Stratosphere in Las Vegas!

Today’s guest is Nathan Hodges, who along with his wife Sage Dilts, runs Barn Owl Bakery on Lopez Island, Washington. He discusses why they are farming and sourcing heritage grains and using them in their baked goods; how the grains are processed locally; how the community plays a big role in their success; the results of his Western SARE research project; and what “right livelihood” means to them.The bakery came first, and then the growing of the grains. Nathan searches for grains that grow well in his climate and soils, taste good, and are highly nutritious. After learning about heirloom grains and doing their own research finding seed and growing them, “we fell in love with these old grains... and developed a relationship with the grains, appreciating what the old grains bring to our bakery and our farming."Heritage grains grow tall, and their root system mirrors this. Having grain with deep roots to access soil moisture is an advantage in their climate.Learn more at western.sare.org.

Gov Inslee refuses in-person debate with Republican Culp//‘Like our own Charlottesville’: America’s culture war lands on tiny, mostly white Lopez Island//With Rachel Belle - Tie-Dye Clothes Are Everywhere. When Will it End?//Truly, madly, deeply: meet the people turning their basements into secret fantasy worlds//The MTV VMAs were just as strange as you thought they would be   See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

Owner of Lopez Island Creamery, who supplies us with our ice cream!

Chris DeVore, Managing Partner of Founders’ Co-op and former Managing Director of Techstars Seattle, shares how he’s helped over 200 Pacific Northwest startups raise over $1.5 billion in investor capital. You’ll learn what is unique about Seattle’s startup ecosystem, how seed rounds came to be and details on what the venture capital process is like for investors. Chris talks about how he’s now raised four funds, why he’d always rather back a founder who has been told she or he isn't 'enough' and is hellbent to prove otherwise, the lessons he learned from working at Patagonia and the founders/companies he’s most proud of from Techstars Seattle. During this episode, you’ll also get to know him personally - including his love for making pizza, how he ended up at Yale and his fond memories of spending time at his family’s place up on Lopez Island.

Sorrel North, from the Southern Resident Protection group on Lopez Island, WA, explains her organization's efforts to put a whale watching measure on the ballot to protect orca whales from excessive boat noise. Photo courtesy of Gail Hampshire from Cradley, Malvern, U.K.

Experiences You Should Have Show Notes: Biking from Alaska to Argentina with Guests Kristen and Ville Jokinen Ville and Kristen Jokinen did the impossible. They went from Alaska to the tip of Argentina via bike while only spending (on average) $800 a month! This couple lives in Bend, Oregon and they decided they wanted to have an adventure of a lifetime, and boy did they find adventure. Click on the play button to listen to this episode, or listen to this episode wherever you listen to podcasts.   A Little About Ville and Kristen Ville was born in Tampere, Finland. He grew up playing all kinds of sports and in his teenage years, he made the decision to focus on football (soccer). After graduating from high school he tried his wings in professional soccer in Finland and Algeria. After a few years of serious playing and several knee replacement surgeries later, he decided to hang the cleats and go to college. After college, Ville worked for 7 years as a financial analyst for Toyota. In 2008, he decided to take off work and travel to South East Asia for 3 months. In Vietnam, Ville met a crazy, loud and beautiful American girl named Kristen. Listen to the episode above to get the behind the scenes on their first meeting. After that, they've been traveling the world together and he's very thankful for finding someone who loves the same adventures. Get to Know Kristen Kristen was originally from Bend, Oregon, born and raised. Because she grew up in such a beautiful place so connected to the outdoors, it drew her to explore the great big world we live in. She graduated from High School early to go backpacking around Central Europe alone and you could say that is where the travel lust began. Kristen moved to San Francisco to work as an AuPair for some big-named families, saved money, bought a house in Bend, worked as a wildland firefighter, nanny, waitress, teacher, tutor all while going to school. She signed on for an internship in Chiang Mai, Thailand and when she finished teaching, she met a handsome Scandinavian Stallion on a Scuba Diving boat in Vietnam. Again, listen to the episode above to hear about this meeting.   They traveled the world and when they ran out of visas to stay together, they hiked the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) while dating, which was her first time sleeping in a tent. After that adventure, they got married.   Why Did Ville and Kristen Decide to Bike From Alaska to Argentina? The adventure was an idea formed on the PCT and became a  reality once they finished. They both know the importance of not wanting to live your life, and the planning began. The plan is to thoroughly wear out these crazy bodies and when they have no more get-up and go, they will have some incredible memories to share while they swing life away on their front porch somewhere.   This is a couple who knows how to live life.   Map of the Ride   How Did They Bike From Alaska to Argentina? Kristen and Ville had their bikes shipped to Alaska. That's where their adventure began. Starting in Alaska, they saw over 60 polar bears and they had a fright of a lifetime when they scared away a mama bear who was charging at them by acting loud and big. They then went to the Yukon, British Columbia then hit up the San Juan Islands. Just an FYI, Lopez Island is a fantastic island for bike riding and it's a very friendly island. They biked the 101 from the Pacific Northwest, down the coast of California, then into Baja. From there, they took a ferry over to the mainland then biked through Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica. They had to take a plane across some sketchy borders from Panama to Columbia, then went to Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.   They chose to go over the Andes mountains in South America rather than the coast, which let them experience small towns (and very friendly people) off the grid. Biking Huascaran National Park in Peru,

When you live on a tiny island, the reality that waste has nowhere to go becomes very real. And when you live in a small community where everyone knows each other, banding together to find creative solutions to the challenges of waste management can lead to some pretty amazing solutions. Listen in for some great insights into the creative power of both limits and community with eco-artist and Zero Waste educator Nikyta Palmisani of Lopez Island, Washington. This 2400 resident island is well on it’s way to becoming a truly Zero Waste community thanks in no small part to the unusual work being done by Nikyta and friends at the Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District. Lopez Solid Waste Disposal District (LSWDD) is an award winning community run waste, recycling, and reuse center with many innovative programs - from a volunteer-run free store to a youth-led ReMake Lab. Nikyta serves as their Training, Education & Outreach Coordinator and gives us the inside scoop on social activism, artistry, innovation and a maker mentality can help turn waste to gold. Listen now to learn more about this unique story, and SUBSCRIBE to The Indisposable Podcast to stay updated on more solutions-focused inspirations!

Bill welcomes author Iris Graville to the show. Her profiles and personal essays have been published in national and regional journals and magazines. Her first book, Hands at Work—Portraits and Profiles of People Who Work with Their Hands, received numerous accolades including a Nautilus Book Gold Award, Independent Publishers Award, and an Indie Next Generation Book Award. Her second book, Bounty, combines photographs, profiles by Iris, and recipes to present an intimate, behind-the-scenes view of what it takes to bring food from earth to table on Lopez Island. Her latest is a  memoir, Hiking Naked—A Quaker Woman’s Search for Balance, is a personal narrative of what she learned in the remote mountain village of Stehekin, WA about work, community, and leadings of the Spirit. Hiking Naked was named a finalist in the Pacific Northwest Writers Association Nancy Pearl Contest. In August 2018, Iris was named the first writer-in-residence with the Washington State Ferries.

I can’t begin to tell you how much I looked forward to interviewing this woman. I watched her on the Alone Show and was blown away by how she approached going out into the wild Alone. She is a true inspiration. Her love or the planet can only rub off on you. It became talk about the practical and down to earth ways of connecting - and why it is important. About Callie: Folk Herbalist. Songstress. Gardener. Witch. Magic Maker. Seeker. Life Enthusiast.   Born and raised on Lopez Island, Callie spent her formative years living a nature-based lifestyle in the Pacific Northwest. Her love of the outdoors and relationship with sacred plant medicine led her to open Pachamama Apothecary in the spring of 2016. Shortly after the shop opened, Callie was blessed with the opportunity to spend 72 days living alone in the foothills of the Andes Mountains in Patagonia, Argentina. She fished, foraged and relied completely on the land for survival. Her journey can be viewed on Season 3 of ALONE, on the History Channel.

60 minutes of exciting author radio with Kevin O'Brien "They won't be hurt" and Brian Andrews and Jeffery Wilson "American Operator: A Tier One Story (Tier One Thrillers Book 4)" Kevin O'Brien "They Won't Be Hurt": ONCE YOU LET THEM IN The lights are on at the Singleton vacation home on Lopez Island, Washington, illuminating the horror within. Scott Singleton, former NFL star turned television evangelist, lies dead. The bodies of his wife and four of their five children are found on the second floor, bound, gagged, and stabbed repeatedly. The oldest daughter was shot downstairs. And the police's main suspect—the property caretaker—has disappeared. THEY WILL NEVER In her secluded vineyard home two hours away, Laura Gretchell is on edge. Her husband is out of town on business, and the children are understandably shaken. Laura tries to tell herself there's no reason to fear. Then the door handle rattles, and the real terror begins. LET YOU GO They're in her house, holding her children hostage, and Laura has only one option: do exactly what the intruders say. But as Laura races to find the information they seek, she realizes that the enemies within her own home are only part of the nightmare. Because someone wants to keep the truth hidden at any cost, no matter how many more must die . . .

60 minutes of exciting author radio with Kevin O'Brien "They won't be hurt" and Brian Andrews and Jeffery Wilson "American Operator: A Tier One Story (Tier One Thrillers Book 4)" Kevin O'Brien "They Won't Be Hurt": ONCE YOU LET THEM IN The lights are on at the Singleton vacation home on Lopez Island, Washington, illuminating the horror within. Scott Singleton, former NFL star turned television evangelist, lies dead. The bodies of his wife and four of their five children are found on the second floor, bound, gagged, and stabbed repeatedly. The oldest daughter was shot downstairs. And the police’s main suspect—the property caretaker—has disappeared.   THEY WILL NEVER In her secluded vineyard home two hours away, Laura Gretchell is on edge. Her husband is out of town on business, and the children are understandably shaken. Laura tries to tell herself there’s no reason to fear. Then the door handle rattles, and the real terror begins.   LET YOU GO They’re in her house, holding her children hostage, and Laura has only one option: do exactly what the intruders say. But as Laura races to find the information they seek, she realizes that the enemies within her own home are only part of the nightmare. Because someone wants to keep the truth hidden at any cost, no matter how many more must die . . .

Kelly O’Dell’s hot glass sculpture speaks to the devastating impact of the human race on species in the wild and embodies the Latin phrase “memento mori,” meaning “remember death.”  Using the fragility and translucency of glass to create ghost-like animals in an homage to all that have been lost never to return, the artist endeavors to inspire environmentally-mindful changes in our daily routines while providing hope for a different future.      From October 5, 2018 through January 22, 2019, the Pittsburgh Glass Center’s Hodge Gallery presents All of a Suddens, an exhibition exploring existence and extinction, preservation and decay.The focal point of O’Dell’s solo show, “Critical Masse” features 13 endangered species mounted on the wall in clusters. Her “Ghost Animals” mimic hunting trophies displayed in a game room and highlight the 100 to 1,000 species that are lost per million per year primarily due to human-caused habitat destruction and climate change.   “My upbringing in the Hawaiian Islands inspired my love of oceans. Coming from a place so diverse in culture, climate, and teeming with flora and fauna, I feel a servitude or responsibility to honor what is lost or extinct. It’s fascinating and devastating that our presence as one species has so much impact of the delicate balance of life.”   Born in Seattle in 1973, O’Dell was raised in Hawai’i, the daughter of artists who used stained glass, furnace glass, and pressed flowers in their artwork. As a student at the University of Hawai’i, O’Dell fell in love with glass herself. The program offered many opportunities to study at Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, Washington, where she eventually relocated and became a member of the William Morris winter crew.   From September 9 -14, 2018, O’Dell and husband Raven Skyriver will co-teach in Bornholm, Denmark, at the Royal Danish Academy of the Arts in an event open to the general public, followed by a demo at Glasmuseet Ebeltoft,Ebeltoft, Denmark.From October 4 – 7, Skyriver will demo at the International Glass Symposium in Novy Bor, Czech Republic, while O’Dell heads to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, for the opening of All of the Suddens. In 2019, O’Dell and Skyriver will be working hard to move into their new home and studio on Lopez Island, made possible by a recent successful Kickstarter campaign.    

Pollution, ocean acidification, climate change, and over-fishing conspire to unravel the ecological functioning of the world's river basins, in effect destroying the very systems that gather and convey freshwater for life. Artist Raven Skyriver, born in the San Juan Islands in Northwest Washington, has seen the effects on Puget Sound and wider Salish Sea first hand. “The health of the rivers is the health of our Sound; its health is the health of our watershed. All water systems are connected, and if one is threatened and compromised, so are they all.”  The ecological status of our world’s seas and rivers leaves Skyriver heartsick but determined to resurrect their health through education. In September 2017, the artist returned to Stonington Gallery, Seattle, Washington, for an exhibition of threatened creatures of the tides. Skyriver’s sculptures bring us face to face with the mystery and magic of species rarely seen, inspiring viewers to form personal relationships to wildlife. “Once that relationship is formed, people empathize more deeply, keep them in mind, and care about their health and their future.”  Skyriver’s subjects are not only indigenous to the Pacific Northwest but important characters in Tlingit mythology. Clam, whale, and the iconic salmon reflect reverence not only for the artist’s local ecosystem, but for his native traditions in the arts. Growing up on Lopez Island, playing in the woods, fishing the surrounds, and being in regular communication with nature, all imbue Skyriver’s work with true meaning and power. Though he has given workshops at Pilchuck, Pratt, and the Corning Museum of Glass among others, Skyriver presented his first workshop at Penland School of Crafts, in Bakersfield, North Carolina, from April 22 – 28. In 2018, he and wife Kelly O’Dell will continue building their new hot shop on Lopez Island. In June, Skyriver will blow glass in a private studio near Cannes, France; from September 9-14, he will teach in Bornholm, Denmark, at the Royal Danish Academy of the Arts in an event open to the general public. From October 4 – 7, Skyriver will demo at the International Glass Symposium in Novy Bor, Czech Republic.   

Vicky B and Ooh Sara talk about Vicky's trip to Lopez Island; Vicky proves that she might be the worst wedding guest ever, and they both talk about what Sara will be giving her boyfriend for V-Day but more importantly their one year anniversary!  See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tranquility Bass was the stage name of Michael Adam Kandel,(1967/1968 – May 17, 2015) an American musician whose music has been variously categorized as ambient house, trip hop, and funk rock. He released various singles during the 1990s, followed by his first full-length album, Let The Freak Flag Fly, in 1997 on Astralwerks. Kandel was born and raised in Chicago. He learned to play guitar and keyboards at age 12. By the age of 15 he had begun to record experimental electronic music in his bedroom. Kandel attended the Chicago Academy for the Arts, after which he moved to Los Angeles in the early 1990s to attend CalArts. It was there that he met Tom Chasteen, with whom he started the Exist Dance label in 1991 The two released several singles, including some as Tranquility Bass, later that year. In 1993, Kandel released the single "They Came in Peace", which has been described as an ambient-house classic and appeared on the Mo' Wax compilation album Headz the following year.[4] After the duo released this and a few other singles, including two songs that appeared on the FFRR compilation album, California Dreaming in 1994, Chasteen left Tranquility Bass and relocated to Tucson.[6] Tranquility Bass's touring bassist, Matt Lux, is also the bassist for Chicago-based band Isotope 217. In 1994, after Chasteen's departure, Kandel joined Tyler Vlaovich to record an album on Lopez Island in Washington.[8] More than two years later, the album was released as Let the Freak Flag Fly on Astralwerks Records. Kandel sometimes ceased talking to people, or from using his voice, for two or three days on end during the recording process.[8] According to Billboard, the album led to Kandel developing "a cult following that spans several genres beyond the dance realm." The Los Angeles Times gave the album a rating of three stars (out of four) and described it as "the electronic progeny of acid rock." IIt was also reviewed favorably by Greg Kot, who described it as "a grand journey through nearly a century of recorded music, a densely layered montage of electronic manipulations and live instruments made under conditions that were certainly unusual."[11] The album contained the song "We All Want To Be Free", made more popular by its airplay on MTV's Amp. Heartbreaks & Hallelujahs[edit] After a long hiatus from studio recording and rumors of drug abuse, Kandel returned in 2012 with a sophomore effort entitled Heartbreaks & Hallelujahs. The album was completed on March 21, 2002. Kandel reportedly tried to have the album released on multiple labels, only to have each of them fold after he sent it to them. The album ended up being released on Exist Dance, although it is readily available in digital format on Amazon MP3 and iTunes. The album is mostly new material with the exception of yet another remix of an early days single, "Mike's House". Kandel seemed to try to get away from the idea of being an electronic musician (although some of the album still has electronics), with a dose of various types of rock such as funk rock and surf rock.

Sometimes wet underwear is not your fault. It's not always pee, OK? But sometimes it is. This week Phyllis reports live from Lopez Island, just across from Mike Frizzell's ancestral plot on Mud Bay. Mud Bay would make a serviceable euphemism for a poo pile, and speaking of euphemisms for excretory events, we hear the best TBTL-ism for peeing your pants, first uttered by Jen at Jesus Creek. Plus Luke's poo-reka moment inspires us to recount accidental poo discoveries of our own. Christy "Crap Columbus" Wise, Mike "Magellan of Mud" Frizzell and Phyllis Fletcher, the Fecal de Fuca, on this month's Phyllis Phave edition of Little Red Bandwagon.

Sometimes wet underwear is not your fault. It's not always pee, OK? But sometimes it is. This week Phyllis reports live from Lopez Island, just across from Mike Frizzell's ancestral plot on Mud Bay. Mud Bay would make a serviceable euphemism for a poo pile, and speaking of euphemisms for excretory events, we hear the best TBTL-ism for peeing your pants, first uttered by Jen at Jesus Creek. Plus Luke's poo-reka moment inspires us to recount accidental poo discoveries of our own. Christy "Crap Columbus" Wise, Mike "Magellan of Mud" Frizzell and Phyllis Fletcher, the Fecal de Fuca, on this month's Phyllis Phave edition of Little Red Bandwagon.

Andre Entermann grew up in Southern California surfing, skateboarding, sailing and spearfishing. After a stint in the U.S. Coast Guard as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, he turned to food and farming and worked on many farms abroad. Andre landed his dream of running a goat dairy here on Lopez Island with his wife Elizabeth.

Sage Dilts owns and operates Barn Owl Bakery alongside her husband, Nathan Hodges. After earning a B.A. in Community Planning and Development, Sage spent time in politics and the non-profit sector working on food and nutrition issues. Then, looking for a more direct way to manifest her ideals about functional food systems, she began her baking in the Headland Center for the Arts in the Marin Headlands, working with Eduardo Morel of Morel’s Bread. The focus on small scale wood fired naturally leavened whole grain bread was the inspiration for her own baking when she moved to Lopez Island in the summer of 2011. After baking out of a small apartment in a 100 year old barn she moved to a wood fired oven at Captain Kenny’s house. Then, in the summer of 2012, Nathan built the bakery and wood fired oven and Barn Owl Bakery was born. Nathan Hodges is the baker and all-around business helper for Barn Owl Bakery. After earning a B.S. in Environmental Science and a M.L.A. in Landscape Architecture, Nathan got charmed into managing the oven, chopping all the fire wood and baking the bread when Sage was pregnant with Eden and hasn’t looked back ever since. Nathan heads the grain trials and works with farmers on Lopez to grow more and more of the bakery’s grain. He is also a land artist and environmental consultant, look for his work at  nathanrhodges.tumblr.com and nathanhodges.net. “It’s physically demanding work, and there’s a lot of variables that we deal with bake to bake…that makes it hard to scale up to a point of kind of an anonymous wholesale product.” [10:55] – Sage Dilts  

This week’s featured farmer is Lisa Murgatroyd. Lisa and her husband Jesse are owner operators of First Light Farm CSA in Petaluma, Ca., a 150-member organic CSA, farm store, and Pick-Your-Own bouquet patch.  They also sell at farmer’s market and wholesale to SF Bay area grocery stores.  Lisa is also founder of Chica Bloom Farm and a founding member of North Bay Flower Collective, as well as former Advisory Board member of the Farmers Guild. Lisa has worked in the food movement for more than a decade launching the first farm-to-school program integrated into state curriculum The  L.I.F.E. program in Lopez Island, Washington and many other food and education projects connecting people with the land and each other around building a bright food system future. Additionally, she is an organization development consultant recently finishing her M.A. in organization development at Sonoma State University.

1982: Oregon businessman Phil Champagne, age 52, dies in a tragic boating accident off Lopez Island. He is survived by one ex-wife, four adult children, an octogenarian mother, and two despondent brothers. Phil didn't know he was dead until he read it in the paper. All things considered, he took it rather well. So did Phil's brother, Mitch, the beneficiary of a 1.5 million dollar policy on Phil's life. 1992: Washington restauranteur Harold Stegeman, famous for his thick, juicy steaks, is arrested by the Secret Service for printing counterfeit United States currency in an Idaho shed. In addition to the bogus bills, Stegeman also has a fraudulently obtained passport, a fabricated Cayman Island drivers license, and Phil Champagne's fingerprints. When the uproarious reality of Harold Stegeman's secret identity hit the headlines, the counterfeit resurrection of Phil Champagne became one of the most celebrated and hysterically funny true-crime stories of the twentieth century. And while every supermarket tabloid and television talk show hounded after the untold story, only Edgar Award winner Burl Barer captured Champagne's confidence and received permission to detail Phil's post-mortem career of fraud, deception, trickery, lies, and fine prime rib, bringing to life the exploits of a man his family thought dead over a decade ago. MAN OVERBOARD-The Counterfeit Resurrection of Phil Champagne-Burl Barer

Musician & writer Gretchen Wing is an emerging talent at songwriting, with music & lyrics that are profound and moving. A growing presence of the music scene on Lopez Island, WA, you can only hope that she'll come visit you, or that she'll start producing CDs of her songs. Email her at gretchen.wing@gmail.com

The Westerlies are a new young brass ensemble based out of New York City. They’re an all-over-the-musical-map group whose first album is already garnering critical praise. And this first bit of success could have something to do with their Seattle roots. All four musicians, all in their 20s , grew up in Seattle where they absorbed much of the local music scene. They’re the product of two of the best high school jazz programs in the country: Garfield and Roosevelt high schools. And their debut album, recorded in a family friend’s cabin on Lopez Island, is a reinterpretation of an eclectic mix of compositions by Seattlelite Wayne Horvitz.

Steve Horn photographed throughout the former Yugoslavia in 1970, not returning with his camera until 2003, after the war in Bosnia. He documented the before and after of war and was able to take back to the people a slice of their pre-war past nearly lost. With his book, Pictures Without Borders - Bosnia Revisited, Steve teaches us to know our global neighbors. Raised in a Jewish family, Steve is a long-time resident of Lopez Island, Washington.

Since March 2008, Deconstructing Dinner has been tracking the evolution of the Kootenay Grain CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) in the interior of British Columbia. The project is Canada's first community supported agriculture project for grain and it's been quite a while since we've checked in with how it's evolved throughout it's third year. Also on this part 12 of the series, we learn about the many grain projects underway elsewhere in Canada and the United States, all of which have been inspired by this very Local Grain Revolution series! Specifically, we travel to Lopez Island, Washington, where one of those projects has completed its first successful year. In October 2010, Jon Steinman visited the Island to share the story of the Kootenay Grain CSA and learn about the Island's very own. Guests Roy Lawrence, farmer, R&S Lawrence Farm (Creston, BC) - Roy is a third-generation farmer. Prior to the CSA, Roy had farmed using conventional methods but the CSA became an opportunity for him to transition to growing naturally. Joanne Gailius, farmer, Full Circle Farm (Canyon, BC) - Full Circle Farm began in Black Creek, a Mennonite community on Vancouver Island. The Gailius family gardens and raises chickens, turkeys, cows, fruit trees and Norwegian Fjord horses (which are used as labour on the farm). In 1999, the family moved to the Creston Valley where they now farm on 40 acres. Nancy Crowell, volunteer, KLOI 102.9FM (Lopez Island, WA) Rhea Miller, assistant director, Lopez Community Land Trust (Lopez Island, WA) O.J. Lougheed, seed saver, Lopez Community Land Trust's Grain Project(Lopez Island, WA) Kathryn Thomas, farmer, Horse Drawn Farm(Lopez Island, WA)