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Chappaquiddick – The “Other” Island
Jul 30 2009
I have developed a routine. Not so shocking for those of you who know me. Each afternoon or early evening, I’ll pack up my daughter into the backpack and we will walk to the harbor. We will feed the swan, should he appear and watch the boats. “Boats! Boats, boats, boats!” she chirps in my [...]
August on Martha’s Vineyard is Awhirl with Possible Dreams
Jul 25 2009
Hello friends. It’s hard to believe that the busy month of August is almost upon us. Those of you who are August regulars know that the BIG activities and events all occur in fast succession at the end of the season. Being a bit of a recluse myself, I have always admired our end of [...]
In Praise of the Ocean
Jul 23 2009
The ocean is a marvelous place. It is literally a place of marvels. People travel from deep in the interior sections of a continent just to spend a few days in its proximity. As they near it, their hearts – if not their voices – resonate with that of William Clark who cried at his [...]
Martha’s Vineyard Beaches
Jul 20 2009
Now that the weather is finally nice enough to merit a visit to the beach I am struck by the vast number of choices I have. Martha’s Vineyard has over 125 miles of coastline so there’s plenty to go around and lots of different atmospheres to enjoy. My beach selection usually depends on my mood. [...]
Do I need a car on Martha’s Vineyard?
Jul 18 2009
If I had a dollar for everyone who has ended a reservation call with some variation on this theme, I’d be a happy man. Sometimes, people want me to tell them what they should do and I simply cannot. This can be frustrating for some. There are as many answers as there are people. Some [...]
The Real Vineyard Sound…
Jul 16 2009
There are plenty of sounds I associate with the Vineyard. A few are annoying (motorcycles without mufflers and loud cell phone conversations) but most are enticing: sea gulls calling, waves crashing on the shore, the bells of the Old Whaling Church peeling, and children laughing. And lest I forget, the call of, “Your table is ready!” [...]
Eating out on Martha’s Vineyard (without breaking the budget)
Jul 13 2009
Those who know me well would probably describe my spending habits as “cheap”… but I prefer the terms “economy minded” or “frugal”! I don’t eat out often (college tuitions to save for you know), and I really appreciate a Value. For all of these reasons, I am sympathetic to visitors who want to vacation on [...]
After A Day At The Beach, Martha’s Vineyard Theater Comes Alive
Jul 11 2009
A Vineyard experience doesn’t have to be all about the beach. After washing off a long day’s accumulation of sand, salt and oily sun block, why not discover the island’s superb theater offerings? Many visitors are amazed at the amount and quality of the professional entertainment available here. One of the most established venues is The [...]
Adventures of the Squirrel-Whisperer
Jul 9 2009
When I say that Martha’s Vineyard is too “City-fied” for me, people laugh. Here is my perspective: I came to the Vineyard after living for ten years in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. I lived in a condominium where bears came through the parking lot to the dumpsters on a regular basis and if [...]