Kudos to the Alexandra MM Gagnon Foundation for making our teen center, Alex’s Place, possible in its wonderful nook at the YMCA of Martha’s Vineyard.

The first few days this whole summer that I did not have that noisy air-conditioner on. To sleep, perchance to dream, with all the windows open and a light blanket, too. Just when we thought we had reached our breaking point. Hello, end of summer, we are ready.

Is this not the hottest summer in your memory, or am I just running a temperature? I have many friends on Island who have never purchased an air conditioner. They have done so in the past three weeks.

The ever-active, ever-loving Berman family is back and forth for Vineyard days again. Saddened by the loss of their dear Annie Lou, who passed last winter, and in honor of her love of the Vineyard, the Berman clan has gathered to create more family memories.