I know it had to happen, but the saddest cancellation for me is the closing of Camp Jabberwocky for this summer.

Lately, it seems I report big changes in every column. But change we must.

The police were in my neighborhood last week investigating the deaths of three turkeys.

The turkeys, the cats, the dogs have so quickly adjusted to having me home all the time now.

My turkeys are puffing up and preparing for mating season.

I was so sad to learn that a great Islander has passed. John Alley, friend to all, loyal, kind, loving and full of jokes died last week.

What to do while under house arrest? Here are some of my favorite quotes: “When I get a little money I buy books. If any is left over I buy food and clothing.” Erasmus.

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.