First of all, I want to tell you that our Island girl, Katherine Poole, daughter of Everett and Virginia Poole of Chilmark, is okay.

The times they are a-changing. This Saturday night, for example.

When I moved to this Island year-round 42 years ago I thought I would, yes, work, but write and paint and work on my poetry.

My favorite thing? Books. Island author John Hough Jr. is about to publish his newest, a novel.

Sure, you seasonal residents think we have nothing to do all winter but wait for your return.