Chilmark looks very good to these weary eyes. I am happy to be home from two weeks down under. Celia Slater, my 17-year-old granddaughter, travelled with me to Melbourne, Australia, where we were royally entertained by our Mosher cousin who lives in Essendon, a nearby suburb of Melbourne.

February, with its weather so mighty and variable, lends itself to scrolling the internet for random facts to share. Here are just a few that might prompt a little dinnertime chatter. Did you know, on Feb. 19, 1884, more than 60 tornadoes struck the southern U.S.?

Katie Carroll at your service, taking responsibility for the timely and accurate sharing of newsy-goodness for the town of Chilmark. Let’s start this week off right with a few birthday shout outs. We have two, yes two, babes in town who have recently reached the one year marker

Chilmark sends condolences to the many friends and family of Lillian Kellman who died on Tuesday, Jan. 12 following a long illness. Lillian and her husband, Ray, who survives her, were very active residents of Chilmark for many years. Both pursued successful careers before retiring to Chilmark and donating many hours of their retirement to town activities. Lillian was a tireless volunteer to the Chilmark School, where she perfected her craft of storytelling