In a much appreciated sign of the coming spring, red-winged blackbirds have returned. Randy Rynd was the first to report singing red-wings near her Oak Bluffs home on Feb. 22, and since then there have been more arrivals.

Fall River native and songsmith Joe Raposa brought joy to millions.

Last week’s warmer weather lit a fire under me, finally. Violet and I got out in the yard for some much-needed pruning and raking.

Skye Dixon and Mathieu Dixon, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a son, Stephen Saint Aubyn Dixon, born on March 2.

Michelle Suzanne O’Donnell and James Michael O’Donnell, of West Tisbury, announce the birth of a daughter, Sienna Robin O’Donnell.

March is here and our shoes are laced up for what’s typically the month where a meteorological smorgasbord is served.

Lately I’m reminded daily of the saying about folks forgetting their history and having to live through it again. I Googled it.

Yay, the school buses are back. I hope all our kids and teachers had a great week off.

The days are getting longer and they will be even longer next week as we turn the clocks ahead this weekend, March 9.

Everybody loves nature, right? That is why many of us live here.