U.S. Presidents. Martha’s Vineyard. There’s quite a story here.
In 1950, six million homes in America had television sets. That included our family, living in a smoky steel town on the Ohio River.
Here is what I have learned about grief after having to cope with it for 11 years.
No Fireworks, no Fair, no Illumination. No house too full with each generation.
From the September 8, 1939 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
As I work at home during the pandemic I’ve become attuned to the rhythm of the neighborhood.
At a recent Dukes County Health Council meeting, those present witnessed what a community responsive hospital looks like.
While riding the ferry recently, I was seated near a young couple traveling with a small cooler, a fishing rod and a map of the Vineyard.
I am writing to thank town administrator Robert Whritenour and the selectmen and department heads who have created the wonderful new Oak Bluffs beach...
From the Oct. 2, 1942 edition of the Vineyard Gazette:
Although the Vineyard joined with New Bedford in mourning the departure of the old whaleship Charles W. Morgan from Round Hills to her new and probably permanent berth at Mystic, Conn., the present aspect of the ancient ship should serve to cheer both places in view of the splendid job that has been done in securing her, and in the promising start that has been made toward her restoration.
