I was so sad to learn that a great Islander has passed. John Alley, friend to all, loyal, kind, loving and full of jokes died last week. He was my friend and colleague. John wrote the West Tisbury...

What to do while under house arrest? Here are some of my favorite quotes: “When I get a little money I buy books. If any is left over I buy food and clothing.” Erasmus. Another of my...

First of all, I want to tell you that our Island girl, Katherine Poole, daughter of Everett and Virginia Poole of Chilmark, is okay. Katherine, a talented musician, artist, playwright and poet moved...

The times they are a-changing. This Saturday night, for example. The winter seemed to fly by and now we get to spring ahead in the grand yet confusing tradition started by Ben Franklin. It won’...

When I moved to this Island year-round 42 years ago I thought I would, yes, work, but write and paint and work on my poetry. That fall I signed up for an adult education course at the high school....

My favorite thing? Books. Island author John Hough Jr. is about to publish his newest, a novel. This is a page turner about marriage. It takes place in the year 1963 to 1964, then picks up during the...

Sure, you seasonal residents think we have nothing to do all winter but wait for your return. Much as we love you, this is also a very busy season for us. Mike Sisco is hosting a sober night on...

My flock of turkeys is doing well. Many of you have kindly asked. Broken Wing’s right wing is still a bit droopy but he can fly, as much as turkeys do, and is insistent on getting three square...

What was that? Quick snowstorm, plows out all night, then rain wiped all traces away by the next morning. But it’s still cold here and by next winter I hope to be a snowbird. There is a new...

We shall call it the January thaw. Crazy winds but mild temperatures. Don’t even need a hat, scarf, or gloves. Of course that could change in 10 minutes. Enjoy your week. If you are friends...