Amanda’s Desk

Happy October! I don’t know about you, but in these trying times, it is nice to find comfort in small things. I like it when Monday falls on the first of the month, Tuesday on the 2nd, etc. This only works for the first seven days of any given month, but it’s kind of cool. The North Bay rainfall…

I do believe that in my eight years with KWMR that I have not attended a better board meeting.  It was simply awesome. After six years of amazing leadership….

Aye Matey, are you prepared? The days are getting shorter, and you can feel that slight bite of cool in the morning air. September has arrived. Originally September was the seventh month of the year, hence the name, but then January and February were added sometime around 153 BC. This month used to have 29 days,…

I realized recently that I don’t self identify as much of anything. I observe for the most part. I don’t really fly any flags that signify my tribe. Minimal bumper stickers, no vanity plates. No tattoos. I’m not a soccer mom, since I don’t have kids. Not a cat lady because I’m allergic (although I…

We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.

Non-profits depend on the generosity and support of individuals, families and businesses that value the work of the organization. There are many non-profits in West Marin, KWMR being in exceptionally good company.

New ownership at the gas station here: it’s now called “Point Reyes Station.” Kind of makes good sense.

The first half of this year has FLOWN by! I’m reflecting on the many opportunities to come together that there are in our vibrant community. Summer is HERE!

There we were, standing on the lawn, green grass as far as the eye could see, blending with all of the other green tones one can see in the San Geronimo Valley. And they started to arrive. Jauntily clad golfers, in one, twos, threes and fours. Golf bags hoisted, sun block slathered, there to gather…

I don’t know about you, but my hindsight is better than 20/20. It seems that even with the best laid plans, notes from previous years, and a stellar crew here at KWMR, that we always realize something that, in retrospect, could have been done differently.