Think of your home as a heartwarming extension of church | Faithful living
I have a number of what I call my “go-to” books. I group these books on one shelf in my office and regularly venture their direction when I want to be inspired. Or comforted. Or reminded of a lesson I keep forgetting.
This week, while giving thought to my column, I brewed my favorite cup of tea — Tazo’s Wild Sweet Orange with a dribble of honey — and headed for one of my all-time favorites.
Here are five steps to follow as you ponder life’s future challenges | Faithful Living
Commencement season is upon us and each time I think about graduation ceremonies and all those invited speakers, I recall the words of spiritualist Marianne Williamson. I agree with her when she says: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our Light, not our Darkness, that most frightens us.”
Oak Harbor native named to Sooner's Honor Roll | People and Places
Jayme M. Hunt of Oak Harbor earned a spot on the University of Oklahoma fall honor roll.
Whidbey students named to Western Washington University's Honor Roll | People and Places
The following students were named to Western Washington University’s Honor Roll. From Oak Harbor:
Whidbey students earn Dean's List honors at Eastern Washington University | People and Places
Whidbey Island students earned spots on the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 quarter at Eastern Washington University.
Oak Harbor natives named to Iowa's Northwestern College's Dean's List | People and Places
Jennifer Jansen and Emily Nienhuis, students at Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, earned spots on the Academic Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester.
Oak Harbor native named to University of Minnesota Dean's List | People and Places
Robert Hime from Oak Harbor was named to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean’s List for the fall.
Oak Harbor alums earn degrees from Western Washington University | People and Places
The following Western Washington University graduates earned their bachelor’s or master’s degrees and were awarded diplomas:
Oak Harbor alum graduates from Central Washington University | People and Places
Ariel Ching, a 2009 graduate of Oak Harbor High School, graduates from Central Washington University on June 8, 2013.
Mott Green, Founder of Grenada Chocolate Company Tragic Accident
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news this morning of Mott Green, founder of Grenada Chocolate Company tragic accident on June 1, 2013. Grenada Chocolate Company creates pure Organic Chocolate in a factory that is located in the lush cocoa groves of the rainforest in Grenada. Grenada Chocolate Company is an Organic Cocoa Farmers and Chocolate-Makers’ Cooperative. I...
Gardens give us some of the best settings to reflect | Faithful living
Like so many Whidbey Islanders, I’ve consulted the Weather Channel app on my smartphone numerous times this week and gazed longingly outside. My desire is so simple: I want to work in our garden. I want to see those darling bunnies, hopping about our raised beds and nipping off the tops of our green bean starts, stopped in their tracks by the bunny fence my husband and I are building.
