resisting the end of the sailing season
Seek and you shall find.
Running to and from the October storm.
The minor inconvenience is always diminished by the beauty of the island. Yes, some might simply call it Martha’s Vineyard, but it is the island I definitely call my home.
The entire island seems to be stuck in September mode, which is fine by me. September on island is quite possibly the best time to experience all there is to offer.
Driving courtesies on the Vineyard are endearing, but can potentially be very dangerous.
Columbus Day ushers in thoughts of the "next" holidays.
It's a good thing that it takes all types to move the world . . . because everyone has a different opinion on public beaches.
If you are new to the off season on Martha’s Vineyard, then you just need to find a circle of friends that will help the time not only pass, but will give you something to look forward to.
Food is essential, but really, how important is information?
Living on an island can present a myriad of circumstances that few "non-islanders" can relate to, the least of which being the dating scene.
where did summer go?
It is only in the post season that I remember that I do it all for the reward of being able to live here year round on this little island of Martha’s Vineyard.
My little observations that life on the island is finally slowing down...
What the natives do in the winter.
As August wanes, most people on Martha’s Vineyard anticipate getting a bit of their sanity back, slowing down after a chaotic summer season.
The events of 9/11 have connected the island and the world.
Carly Simon and Harry Connick Jr. on a glorious Sunday afternoon in 1991. What was the Tivoli in Oak Bluffs !
I always look for the irony in holidays. Labor Day is an easy one. Growing up in a blue-collar family, holidays were just days to do work that you otherwise too busy to do.
Island fauna can be interesting.
Larceny at the beach.
Reason and instinct battle out a response to the approaching storm
There’s a buzz phrase that you might hear on Martha’s Vineyard at this time every year—The “August people” of Martha’s Vineyard.
Excitement is in the air, as the 150th annual MVAS Agricultural Fair will be held next week.
Learning to relax again.
"Six weeks in, six weeks out."
A Vineyarder's day at the beach.
Sharks must win two of three final games to advance to the playoffs.
Sharks lose to titans 1-0.
An Island Dream Takes On Reality
Enjoying my favorite event of the summer.
Summer months can be light and airy, or dark and heavy. A writing workshop may help you sort it all out.
July 31st is the official start of “Shark Week” on the Discovery Channel, but someone forgot to tell the Martha’s Vineyard Sharks, as they won yet another game this week.
Sharks now trail the 2nd place Torrington Titans as the idle Nashua Silver Knights move into 1st place!
The Sharks couldn't seem to find their momentum during their match against the Seacoast Mavericks
The Flying Horses came to the Island in 1884 from Coney Island. I came from NJ in 1944.
Landscaping hardships in Katama.
It happens every season; I try to mingle with the masses, the visiting tourists and island folk. Then there comes a point where I disconnect and go into the zombie mode.
A sailing novice in the Vineyard Cup.
A close match-up force the first extra-innings game of the season.