Megan Alley

“O sweet September! Thy first breezes bring the dry leaf’s rustle and the squirrel’s laughter, the cool, fresh air, whence health and vigor spring,...

Let’s face it: As this last week of August is here, it is getting more difficult to maintain patience, smiles, and good humor. Now...

That squishing you hear is the sound of us trying to make our way through this soupy, rainy, humid weather, and predictions of more...

We are here. The busiest week of the year on the Island started yesterday with our Illumination Night in the Campground. Then we continue...

This past week has brought much sadness and soul-searching to many families throughout the Island. The death of a young man who lost his...

Did you know that a group of goldfinches is called a charm? How very appropriate for these delicate birds that have been visiting my...

July’s sun and lack of rain is beginning to give our town a wilting appearance. After so many weeks in May and June of...

Our town is looking its best and every way into the town is pleasing and abundant, with colorful flowers and shrubs, but the long...

Updated July 11As busy as we all are, and as many special events as are occurring, almost everyone awaits the annual Portuguese Feast. The...

This hazy, hot, and humid weather brought some charming visitors to my yard last Friday night. While sitting on the porch waiting for a...

A few hours of sunshine each day and rain showers at night are just the recipe that the lawns and flowers need to flourish....

The birds are my main source of entertainment these days, as I sit on my porch listening to their songs and watching their antics....

At last, according to the weather forecasters, we are expecting warmer and sunnier weather, with the upcoming weekend being almost perfect. The summer solstice...

Spring certainly has sprung, as they say, but this year I think it has sprung a leak. The rains continue to fall, but at...

A mixed-weather Memorial Day weekend took place, where celebrations managed to happen in between the days of almost 90° weather on Saturday, with a...

For the first time in many years, the fragrance of lilacs blooming and Memorial Day weekend are occurring at the same time. Along with...

At last the grass is turning green and we are getting more than two hours of sunshine each day. The boat line is still...

How much more pleasant is my view out the windows, as now the tulips, crocus, grape hyacinths, and tulips are now in full bloom....

Morning brings a glow these warmer days, and when I awaken there is a golden light shining through the windows. At last the long-awaited...

Our weather continues with its New England surprises; we enjoyed a beautiful sunny day Saturday last, followed by sharply falling temperatures, and now last...