Commentary
Embracing the Change of Season
The end of summer marks my favorite time of the year. It is bittersweet, yes, but when I start to feel autumn’s bracing weather, which lifts the spirit and brings the rush of sweet cool air in the morning, I…
Shenandoah Defined a Way of Life
The schooner Shenandoah left Tarpaulin Cove on Friday with an escort of sail and motor boats, along with her last group of students from the Chilmark School on board.
The Profound Simplicity of Wendell Berry
The world lost a moral compass with the death of Wendell Berry on August 31 at the age of 92.
An Island of Tacos
Yesterday I climbed into the wrong Toyota Tacoma for the fifth time in the last few years.
Keeping the Memories Alive Through the Details
For years I’ve made a living introducing people to solutions, places and to history. This year, on the 25 anniversary of September 11, I’d like to introduce you to someone.
Early Morning Beach Ritual Is Tribute to Father’s Example
One of my favorite times to be at the water’s edge on the Vineyard is early in the morning.
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Gazette Chronicle
Dark Skies
From the September 27, 1940 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Water Spout
From the September 12, 1958 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: Martha’s Vineyard just missed seeing a waterspout late Monday afternoon.
School Bell
From the September 3, 1929 edition of the Vineyard Gazette: The opening of schools, now at hand, is quite different from the opening of schools on the Vineyard half a century ago.
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