West Tisbury Town Column
I am writing on my first day out after being sick. It’s a lovely spring day, pleasantly warm, with no wind. Mary Bohan was here from Old Saybrook, showing her brother and sister-in-law, Micky...
Tisbury Town Column
Heard on Main Street: One or two bumper stickers say a lot about the car owner; too many suggest that the owner is not sure who he is.
This week I had a lovely reminder...
Edgartown Town Column
Living in a seasonal destination like New England truly makes time move at a completely different, and utterly fast, speed. When I used to live in the Dominican Republic, it was an endless summer,...
Chilmark Town Column
Pausing to sit has rewards. Noticed a chickadee bringing tufts to a hole in a tree, perhaps building a nest.
Allergies and ticks are a hard combination, but working the soil feeds my soul.
Wishing everyone...
Aquinnah Town Column
Last week I wrote about the kite-flying that took place on Easter Sunday at the Aquinnah Circle. I described it lovingly as “a community at play.” It was certainly that, but this week our...
Tisbury Town Column
Heard on Main Street: Have an awesome day, and know that someone has thought about you today.
The Minnespringers spring show is called "This Joint Is Jumpin’," and the theme is songs from stage and...
Oak Bluffs Town Column
“Hooray, hooray, the first of May, outdoor fun begins today!” —old Vermont saying
May 1in ancient Celtic tradition was called Beltane, and it was celebrated with festivals of fertility and cleansing. Beltane festivals are still...
Edgartown Town Column
There’s no denying it anymore — the month of May has arrived, and with it, Main Street is getting busier, the Edgartown shops are welcoming more visitors, and our local restaurants are expanding their...
Chilmark Town Column
Lambs frolic in the fields. Some are fed by bottle. North Tabor Farm put squash plants in the ground, and they offered free seedling potatoes. Their farm stand is fully stocked, including shiitake pâte.
Sunday...
Aquinnah Town Column
Last week was a doozy. It began with Easter Sunday kites flying on the circle, where more than 100 people of all ages enjoyed the sight of dozens of kites floating in the crazy...
West Tisbury Town Column
We were treated to a beautiful Easter Sunday after another wet, windy, chilly week. Still, every day brings the appearance of another sign of spring unfolding. The three garden centers in town were filled...
Tisbury Town Column
Heard on Main Street: My dog lets me sleep on the bed.
I am so happy for days with bright sunshine, now there is a bit of warmth in the air. All those rainy days...
Oak Bluffs Town Column
“You’ll never get ahead by blaming your problems on other people.” —Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson turns 92 this month; he’s still playing music with his friends and enjoying life. Willie is one of the most...
Edgartown Town Column
Hoping Easter was a joyous day for those of you who celebrate. As we await St. Elizabeth’s Church being back up and running, we attended Easter Sunday Mass at St. Augustine’s in Vineyard Haven,...
Chilmark Town Column
Spring is blooming, the snow fence is down in Menemsha, and Larsen’s Fish Market is preparing to open on May 1, their hours will be 10 am to 6 pm. Abe Pieciak dropped off...
Aquinnah Town Column
Well, here I am again. Back to the computer after weeks away dealing with severe carpal tunnel issues. On the morning of surgery on my right hand, the stellar surgical team at M.V. The...
West Tisbury Town Column
After a few nice days, we seem to have returned to winter. It was windy and cold much of the past week. Rainy, too. It’s never smart to put away your sweaters and flannel...
Tisbury Town Column
Heard on Main Street: You do know that we could learn a lot from crayons. Some are sharp, some are pretty, and some are dull. Some have weird names, and all are different colors,...
Oak Bluffs Town Column
“To make life a little better for people less fortunate than you. That’s what I think a meaningful life is. One lives not just for oneself, but for one’s community.” —Ruth Bader Ginsberg
Our community...
Edgartown Town Column
One of my fondest memories comes from a sail my family and I did over the summer last year aboard Tigress, captained by Capt. Kurt Peterson. On a bright and sparkly July day, we...