Gail Gardner

School is open, and it’s like we haven’t missed a beat. Or so it seems. Every year takes a little getting used to, but...

Ah, Labor Day. I think I heard the Island community take a collective sigh tonight, as our little spit of sand rose up a...

Island life is starting to slow down, and Labor Day is upon us. What do you think? Was it busier than usual, quieter than...

What a week. I’m exhausted. Last night I came home from Built on Stilts, did a little homework, and then “closed my eyes for...

Did you take part in Beach Road Weekend this weekend? I’m seeing mostly positive reviews of the concert itself, with a few grumbles thrown...

I am struggling tonight to find words for a column. My heart and my head are in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. The...

Writer’s block. Those are two scary words to utter. I’ve recently begun working on another master’s degree, and honestly, between discussions in two classes,...

As I write this, there is a promise of a cold front coming through to break the overwhelming heat and humidity of the weekend....

Here we are in mid-July. How did that happen? Time flies too quickly in these glorious summer days. The weather had been incredible. There’s...

Well, we certainly were a busy little Island last week, weren’t we? I suppose I’ve seen busier Fourth of July weeks, maybe back in...

Due to the Fourth of July holiday, our deadlines for news this week were early. My apologies if your news didn't make it in....

The Island is definitely winding up for summer, isn’t it? Crazy weather, crazy traffic, lots of unfamiliar faces, bikes, runners, and the dreaded mopeds...

I hope folks were able to enjoy Father’s Day this weekend. I went out and spent some time with Pop. Last week was so...

I’m sitting down to write tonight after scrolling through so many pictures of the high school graduation today. What a beautiful day for the...

The Edgartown eighth grade had a hugely successful and fun trip to Washington, D.C., last week. We took in museums, memorials, a play, and...

What a glorious weekend it has been thus far. Although I am, like everyone else that survives full-time life on M.V., crazy busy this...

Work was busy this past Friday night at Copper Wok. And there are lots of people roaming around the streets of our towns. It’s...

I’m beginning to lose my sense of humor. Between the ever-present rain, the chillier than normal temperatures, and the lasting discomfort following my shoulder...

Uncle! I surrender to Mother Nature. Enough rain already. We need sunshine and warmth. And based on the memes I’ve been seeing across social...

I think that I may not have been specific enough in my wishes for warmer temperatures and spring weather. This April certainly has brought...