I promised myself after many cold winters in Chicago and many here I would never complain about the heat. I have kept my word.

There was such an outpouring of love, purpose and solidarity last Saturday! Five Corners was packed. So was Oak Bluffs, combining their pride parade with protesters to take back our country. Even Aquinnah had a gathering at the cliffs. Thank you, everyone.

After our torrential rains on Tuesday, I must pass on our DPW leader Kirk Metell’s advice: if you have a small car never drive it through Five Corners during a downpour.

“It took me quite a long time to develop a voice and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.”

I call him the Basketball Kid. A young boy has gotten off the school bus on my corner for years.

Obviously, this community has made a great mistake. No one invited me to the prom last weekend. So I am in need of prom photos. Don’t make this error next year!

Is it the lingering spring cold or allergies to the increasing pollen? Who knows? We all sound the same. Take good care.

Many reports from my Island friends note that hummingbirds are returning to all our towns. Hopeful news!

It was an action-packed week. Many visitors were on Island for Easter, spring break and looking for summer jobs, and the weather has finally taken a nice turn to sunny and warm temperatures.

The weather reminds me of a see-saw. I’m thinking our drought has ended.