Heard on Main Street: You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
Yes, the light new layer of snow is pretty, but it is way too cold, and for too long.
Then on Saturday, just as I get a message that my next heating gas is due to be delivered, I also get a message from Amerigas that they cannot deliver it because my lower driveway has not been plowed. In case you are interested, I am more than ready to go back to clear roads and sidewalks.
It has been so long since I needed this that I had no clue who to call. I called 911. They said they would leave a message with Tisbury Police. Not very reassuring. But it worked.
The police officer who called told me about the Sisco Family Services, who do plowing as well as many different things, including moving stuff inside. Marcus Sisco said, Call if you need anything done. I am so very pleased and relieved. Do not hesitate to call them. The phone number is 508-560-3346. I could not believe when he said they would take care of this today — and they did. Now to hope for prompt delivery when the snow clearing is done.
Usually my computer decides to give me problems when I need time to finish this column. My relief has made me giddy.
I need walking exercise, not easy in my cozy house. Fortunately, I’ve found the long corridors at the hospital give me plenty of room to walk. I‘ve been wearing a red hat, though not knitted, which I now discover is the new symbol for those not happy with the behavior of ICE agents in Minnesota.
My Island friends in Florida have not been pleased with the bitter cold they have had to endure, claiming many outside plants are not enjoying it either. This is also true with cousins in England who enjoy the sun in Florida at times. But another Island friend has shared her pleasure with the weather in Seattle, with the warmth of 50° and up, and even sunshine. She expects her daffodils to begin blooming in another week.
I remember years ago receiving a gift of tightly furled daffodils in late February bursting into bloom within only a few days. Now if I could only remember where they came from. At least my Christmas cactus is showing hopeful signs.
Big bunches of birthday balloon wishes go out today to Simone Davis and Ann Davis, and Eli Hanschka as well as Abe Lincoln and Nat Benjamin. Tomorrow, wish the best to my granddaughter, Fiona Mayhew. Happy birthday on Saturday to Chris Morse and Gayle Stiller. Grace Burton-Sundman parties on Sunday. Izzy Wajda blows out her candles on Monday. Celebrate with Carrie Tankard on Wednesday.
Heard on Main Street: The advantage of exercising every day is that you die healthier.