This is the in-between time of year when it comes to dirt roads.

With the arrival of slightly warmer daytime temperatures and a bit of rain, the snow that covered the ground for the last week has disappeared.

A few years ago, right about in the middle of the same month that we are in now, I was standing on the wharf looking out at the harbor.

With the cold snap last week, we all waited patiently, hoping a few nights of very low temperatures would finally freeze Brine’s Pond.

There has always been a conflict between preserving the values of the past and implementing our perceptions of the future.

Hold off on those quail orders for now.

When I was in grade school, the world was recognized to be a very dangerous place.

I could not help but feel relief and a spark of hope as we turned our sights to what lies ahead.

If you are looking for a bit of holiday cheer this week, I recommend a stroll through downtown Edgartown.

Traditionally, the Chappy Ferry runs on an abbreviated schedule on Christmas Day.