I owe Martha Dunham three apologies. So here they are. First of all, when her daughter Jen called to invite me to Martha’s surprise birthday party at the P.A. Club on Sunday, Nov. 24, I was so...

Get comfy and get out your checkbooks and credit cards—it is time for my annual Christmas wishlist. If Santa has it by Thanksgiving he has time to meet our wishes. I believe in local. The...

Who doesn’t marvel about unsolved mysteries? The award-winning screenplay, Rembrandt Has Left the building, co-written by Arnie Reisman and Nat Segaloff, will be discussed at the West Tisbury...

As the saying goes, the temperature went from 42 degrees to 22 degrees like it saw a state trooper. I think I moved to the wrong Island. The pets are certainly confused about the time change and so...

I am thrilled we had two Halloweens this year. Our children’s parade and the famous William street shutdown for revelers in costume was moved to Saturday night. Yes, some adventurous children...

Time to remind you to change the clocks as Daylight Saving Time comes to an end. Whatever you do, don’t be early for church services or Sunday brunch. I would say here comes the winter of our...

Ladyfest. What can I say about the best Island event of the year? We thank the Oak Bluffs police department for closing down Circuit avenue to traffic, and the Oak Bluffs selectmen for their help...

My tribe of turkeys continues to visit twice daily. I want to thank all of you who gave me advice on how to deal with Broken Wing. While I was never able to capture him and apply a sling I must say...

I am sure you all rejoiced with me for our Pats win Sunday. Now on to the Giants Thursday night. Look out, Marilyn Van Tine! We had a lovely birthday party for Bill Maciel at our house last Thursday...

Seniel Hannigan, the talented proprietor of Circuit Style, had her two young boys at a playground on-Island last weekend. They found a well-loved stuffed lion sitting lonely on a swing. Seniel is so...