Truly, these are the times that try our souls. The weather events are frightening. I know we are all keeping the fires, the earthquake in Mexico, the devastation in Texas, the wrath of Irma foremost...

Gimme Shelter. I have a very ominous feeling about Hurricane Irma. Be kind to each other. I am worried about all the family and friends I have in Florida, and all the people there I do not know. My...

Report from San Marcos, Tex.: Ashley Byrd, who returned to San Marcos with her three-year-old Jude last week, wants to assure her family and friends on-Island that they are safe. San Marcos is a...

 For 156 years in August all roads have led to the Agricultural Fair. This year was no exception. It was, perhaps, our finest. Many Island-grown children returned to ride the rides, eat the...

I usually end my column with birthdays but here is one so special I want you to smile as I begin my column. Maureen Fischer gave me a heads up that her mother, Marguerite McDonough, a resident at...

A glorious Vineyard sunset along with Latin music by DJs Aaron, Jesse, Winslow, Audrey and Eve livened things up at Bob and Elaine Klein’s Lagoon home last Sunday as a large group of friends...

There is no summer on Martha’s Vineyard until the Bermans arrive. For their 20th year visiting since the first celebration of their wedding anniversary here, and for the first time infant...

I have been enjoying a wonderful visit from my sister in law, Nancy Gardella, and her son, Jonathan Alexander Gardella. As is their custom the summer has been very wild and crazy for them with lots...

All roads lead to Martha’s Vineyard. Among the many friends returning for the season, or part of it, were Sam and Ashley Byrd on a very quick jaunt from Texas. You remember Ashley growing up...

My grandsons made it to the Island last week. It was a whirlwind vacation with their parents. Corbyn Clark-Garza is now a tall 13 years old. His brother, Dominic, is 10 years old. They visited with...