We had some much-needed rain, the humidity calmed down for a few days and we got to enjoy some outdoor activities. If we could just keep this weather, we could all enjoy the last few weeks of the summer.
Happy Birthday to all who celebrated their day this past week. Big balloons go out to Aydan Roginski and Oliver Le Blond, who celebrated August 15; Maria Pizzico, August 18; Carreik Roye, Henry Banks, August 19; Gusttavo Dias, August 20; Rafhaella da Silva, who celebrates her day on August 21.
Here we are at the last couple of weeks of summer. We had the Agricultural Fair last week, and Illumination and the fireworks this week. This has always been like the finale of summer. Some children are back at school, college kids are heading to their dorms, it is dark by 8 p.m., and the first chrysanthemums are out. I think I am ready for fall as I get to see the kids going back to school. I also like the cooler weather, the fall colors, and we get to see friends who ave been busy like us all summer. And we can go into town and find a parking space.
My friend and coworker Grace Conklin and I have gone to the fair on Friday night for the past 14 years. This year, her granddaughter Addie Mercier was having her second birthday party on that Friday night, so we went on Thursday night. We seem to have a system of food, animal barn, the hall to see all the entries of jams, art, beautiful quilts and flower entries, and then we out to the games and rides. We also enjoy walking around and seeing the kids on the rides, and winning stuffed animals and eating cotton candy.
We both commented on the different set up of the games and the spacing of everything. They did a great job — congratulations to the delicious West Tisbury burger stand, which had a mile-long line the whole time. They made some great money for scholarships, and they always look like they are having fun.
We had a great time and look forward to next year.
Have a great week and keep the home candles burning.
This article appears in August 21, 2026.