I have a great idea of how you can spend next Monday, rather than in front of television watching the presidential inauguration.

Some requests have entered my news that I put before you. Our good friend, Jakob Burton-Sundman, has returned to his home on Island after some medical and rehabilitation work off-Island.

Thank you to all who made a valiant effort to keep the Island Cup on the Vineyard.

Since next week is the big day, here is my Thanksgiving story.

I heard the chimes of a beautiful bell wafting across the Big Water last weekend.

I do not even know why I bothered to put in my contact lenses before watching the Patriots game in the UK last Sunday...and against the Jacksonville Jaguars!

Islanders pull together again.

My favorite saints day celebration is Oct. 4, St. Francis day. What a guy!

Tivoli Day, always a welcome festival, was held in Oak Bluffs last Sunday, a rain delay from Saturday.