How about those Patriots? Those Celtics? If we must be snowed in with cabin fever nothing could be better than watching sports. And in local new, our high school girls hockey team is thrilled that Elle Mone achieved her 100-point milestone in our game against Barnstable.
In a very different sport, our photographer friend Michael Johnson has taken the long road to Tokyo. Michael is fulfilling a long time goal to see Sumo wrestlers at the historic Ryogoku stadium. Michel’s photo gallery on our Main street is closed for the season. I can’t wait to see his nee photos from Japan.
In my long career in education I don’t think I ever had two snow days off in a row. Kids, consider yourselves lucky.
I consider us lucky to have Laurel Redington Whitaker inviting us to a Mid-winter Glow Martha’s Vineyard Museum event on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 5 p.m. Warm beverages, traditional food and warm storytelling will be on the menu. Reserve your ticket now as they are going fast.
Here is an update on my dear friend Jakob Burton-Sundman. Jakob is currently residing at the Royal Falmouth Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Jakob has faced so many challenges. If you would like to send him a card please send it to his mother: c/o Betty Burton P.O. Box 2641 Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Betty and dad John Sundman will be sure to bring it to Jakob.
The birthday bandwagon pulled along Holly Nadler on Jan. 25. Janis Syslo took the cake on Jan. 27. Many happy returns.
This article appears in January 30, 2026.