So many people to thank already as I try to climb out of holiday gloom! The unstoppable Kristie Noyes Mayhew took time out of her busy life to deliver me her homemade fudge. And I finally met lovely...

We look for signs in the sky, signs in nature, nuances in our friends’ conversations. We are attempting to interpret these trying times. Usually, the first birds that visit me every morning are...

You noticed I was off for two weeks? I had an interesting staycation. I was in the hospital recovering from hip replacement surgery and then at home recovering. No, I did not mind missing...

First on my newsfeed today was a letter from Dukes County. It refers to the need to heighten awareness and vigilance as the Covid-19 threat is now gripping our Island. The high school has suspended...

It was messy but the Patriots did win against the Jets Monday night. I am ashamed to say I stopped watching for a while, my heart could not take it. Finally, we eked it out. More of this, soon,...

I have been through many shortages on Martha’s Vineyard. Toilet paper, paper towels, cleansing wipes, flu vaccines, vanilla ice cream — always a few days before Thanksgiving. But never on...

As you well know, these are treacherous times. Our school systems have been ravaged, restaurants and other businesses are struggling or closing, sports, concerts, lecture events are cancelled or on...

I have always been so pleased that the community here has stepped up to the plate on working to end domestic violence. The 12th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Walk will be virtual and take place...

Arthur Doubleday organized another standout at Five Corners last weekend. This was to seek justice for Breonya Taylor and the decision made last week on her case. This country is being torn apart....

For the first time ever in American history, a woman shall lie in state at the National Statuary Hall of our Capitol. The day is Friday. The woman is Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I thank her for all she did...