Heard on Main Street: Why do they call it the Department of the Interior when they are in charge of everything outdoors?
I am currently reading a book called “Thanksgiving Blessing: An Amish Holiday Novel,” by Marta Perry. I enjoy Amish stories; though pure fiction, their lives seem so full of attention to the details of the simple things we enjoy in all our lives.
I only recently discovered that my nephew is suffering from a condition called aphasia. A person may have challenges talking, understanding others, reading, writing, and using numbers. It has also affected him physically, and he requires considerable healthcare. I am so very sorry, especially because I cannot think of anything more awful. He worked as a coach and athletic director for his local high school, and was always very active.
He and his wife came to see me during COVID. I had trouble recognizing him — we both wore masks. We sat out on the deck and had a lovely visit. When he was very young, I was there while his parents were ill. One morning he sweetly made me peanut butter toast for breakfast. These memories are very painful now.
For any suffering this way on the Island, you can help. The Center for Living will host a Bingo Night at the P.A. Club on Thursday, Jan. 29, at 6:30 pm, to benefit their programs to support dementia and caregiver services. There will be prizes and a cash raffle. The cost is $25. For more, email annb@mvcenter4living.org or call Ann Baird at 508-287-2847.
The Vineyard Haven library has virtual writing workshops scheduled with Caroline Joy Adams. They will be held via Zoom on the first Thursday of each month from 2 to 3:30 pm, Feb. 5 to June 4; register with the library.
The Vineyard Haven library is pleased to welcome back traditional storyteller Nancy Binzen for another wildcrafted evening of folktale and myth from around the world, especially for adults. This event will be held at 6 pm on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at the Katharine Cornell Theatre, located at 51 Spring St. in Vineyard Haven (above Tisbury Town Hall). Free and open to the public. No registration required.
On Thursday, Jan. 29, from noon to 1 pm, Healthy Aging M.V. is having an appreciation luncheon for M.V. Connect volunteers who drive older adults in our community. Any resident interested in becoming a volunteer driver is also invited. Healthy Aging M.V. is at 29 Breakdown Lane. Please RSVP to Diane by text or call at 508-560-4514.
Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go out to Caroline Davey on Tuesday.
Heard on Main Street: These days, I spend a lot of time thinking about the hereafter … I go somewhere to get something, and then wonder what I’m here after.
