It’s almost go time for Allison and Sarah Flanders.

They say that March comes in like a lion, but this year it was a little more like a lamb.

School vacation is upon us.

Although Valentines Day didn’t originate as a Hallmark holiday, for simplicity reasons many of us have allowed it to evolve into just that.

Since 1887 we have relied upon Punxsutawney Phil to reveal to us the just how long winters grasp will hang on.

Save that date! Come February we’re all going to be itching for something to do and what’s better than getting out to rock the winter blues away with Johnny Hoy and the Bluefish?

The shortest day has passed and although there will be ups and downs in the weather—­it’s winter in New England, after all.

One thing Chilmark potlucks are know for is an over abundance of sweets and many hands to make light work. Although David Flanders, Herbert Hancock, Bette Carroll, and so many others known for their characteristic Chilmark sweet tooth are no longer with us, the tradition lives on and was front and center at the Chilmark Firefighter Association’s annual Christmas party.

December is in full swing and with that comes a whole lot of good cheer.

Last week’s column and mention of David Golart prompted many of us to take a stroll down a very nostalgic Memory Lane.