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Reimagining Dance without the industry dogma
When I arrived back in my hometown I was a combination of nervous and excited about the possibility of dancing again. I dropped in on a few classes here and there as I found my footing (pun intended) back home. Modern struck a cord for me as a youth, though the discipline of ballet fueled… — read more
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Whidbey Island Fair brings back the magic of summers past
Nothing takes me back to virginal tweendom than wandering around our local fair. Formally known as the Island County Fair, the Whidbey Island Fair used to take place the weekend before Labor Day at the end of August. It was hot, dusty, and we were all salivating for some jewel-toned shaved ice. At thirteen years… — read more
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A lackluster 4th of July
🇺🇸 This 4th of July didn’t feel like much of a celebration. While the fireworks were flying, the Trump administration quietly signed the “Big Beautiful Bill” into law—gutting healthcare, food assistance, and funding for the very nonprofits that keep Whidbey Island’s most vulnerable neighbors afloat. — read more
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