It is dawn here on Chappy. Night dark is giving way to the soft golds and velvet blues of a clear morning. Yesterday’s rain (and the threat of tornadoes) has moved out, leaving a few puddles...

Last Sunday could have been a summer day at Wasque. Families, all wearing short sleeves and T-shirts, gathered to throw Frisbees, chase dogs and enjoy picnics while watching the waves. My three-year-...

I am so saddened to report the passing of Chappaquiddick resident Allyson Getsinger on Oct. 18 after a 10-month battle against cancer. Allyson was an individual who was full of grace, resonating a...

This past Monday was Indigenous’ Peoples Day. Let us for a moment, remember the history of Chappaquiddick, an island named for the Wampanoag word tchepi-aquidenet, meaning “separate...

Many thanks to Peter for covering the column for an extra week while my family and I took a much needed vacation off-Island. We headed up to my in laws’ house in Jackson, N.H., and enjoyed a...

Most mornings I am up early, often just as the sun begins to rise. These early starts allow me to find the balance of being a mother and a farmer and business owner. I often only have childcare help...

In summers past, this was the week of Illumination Night and the Oak Bluffs fireworks. The fair would already be behind us. I mourned the loss of the Agricultural Fair this year. At the farm, we...

A tropical storm is working its way up the coast today. First thing this morning, the air was thick and still, like the world was holding its breath before it erupts in strong gusts later this...

Blueberry season is here! As I write this, I am snacking on a pint of perfectly ripe berries gifted to me by our farmhand, Stefan Pla. He finishes long days in our field and then returns home to his...

Two weeks ago, Chappaquiddick suddenly, unexpectedly and sadly lost one of our longtime year-round residents. Since his passing, I have been reflecting on the myriad ways Dick Knight has helped shape...