The best harbinger of spring on the island is the Evia Spring Market, complete with local craftsmen, live music and the best barbecue to be found in these parts.  The best tent is the Humane Society housed with the Mammal Stranding Network, of course.  This is where our indigenous mammals of all types are protected, nourished, and thrive.  Finding permanent loving homes for our adoptable island furbabies is the most rewarding experience of the heart<3   This was a banner year for us, as five of our “coconut retrievers” were adopted by loving families all in one day!  The regal german shepherd, Newman, was the last to go.  A BOI success story, his new mom recently came back to the island with an engineering degree from Trinity University and settled into a career at UTMB.  Just love to hear these stories, and meet these wonderful neighbors.

So many friends and neighbors were sharing this wonderful spring day, it was impossible to capture them all in photos.  I did catch Alane with her new grandbaby, our island dog whisperer Trelle with her foster pet, my good friends Connie & Helene  enlightening all with their healthy products, and a new bling artist that does dolphin tails in glass!  Next time you’re shopping the Strand, check out their seaglass art at the Peanut Butter Warehouse.  It’s an entirely new medium, and so uniquely eye catching.  Can’t wait to see what next spring brings!!