Six deer climbed up the cliffs on Sunday afternoon — a very rare sight. The frost heaves are diminishing and the daffodils are starting to bud. Chilmark Chocolates will re-open next week.

As I sit here on Wednesday morning, I thought perhaps I was hallucinating but tiny snowflakes are flying and already sticking to the ground. Oh well, we had a heat wave over the weekend with the temperature in the 50s.

Once again another storm is expected over the next few days. We are just a few short weeks away from spring. Baby lambs are being born around the Vineyard. Hens are beginning to lay their eggs in abundance. The birds are singing praises for their seed. It is really beautiful to experience the newly fallen snow on the trees, houses and roadways — a real winter wonderland feeling, and memories of long ago when these storms were more prevalent. The children enjoy using their sleds and saucers. A few were even able to go ice skating this year on the ponds. We anticipate the arrival of spring, but in the meantime, have a joyful and happy Valentine’s Day filled with love.