I call him the Basketball Kid. A young boy has gotten off the school bus on my corner for years. He might be in high school now but elementary school kids are so tall, so who knows. For years he gets off the school bus dribbling a basketball turning at the next street around the corner from my house. Then I hear him dribbling and shooting. On school days off I hear him shooting and dribbling all day. I want to go meet him but I can’t walk or drive that far. I admire him so much. A future Celtic? I hope so.

Our Island artist and sculptor, Barney Zeitz, spent last weekend in Fall River working on his Diversity sculpture. He is amazing! Check it out if you cross the Big Water.

We celebrate 40 years of the Goldstein family owning and running the Mansion House in Vineyard Haven.

The Maker Pasta Shop and Cafe opened in Vineyard Haven last Thursday at the former location of the Little House Cafe. Best of luck to them.

Amy E. Kirkpatrick has opened her own jewelry store in Vineyard Haven. Stop by. I have loved her work for years.

Another favorite artist is Sharry Stephens Grunden, a wonderful potter. She has opened her own shop in Oak Bluffs. Go visit.

Nancy Jephcote announces the return of contra dancing to the Grange Hall in West Tisbury. It is free. There is a suggested donation. But music, dancing, and partners are all free.

I must thank my nephew, David Gardella and his friend, Don, for helping me with my situation in New York state. They were so helpful.

My dear friend, Tamma Cimeno Willoughby had a heavenly birthday on May 31. We shall never forget her. Peaceful week to all.