Speaking with the Island directors of the Councils on Aging (COA) was more than inspiring. Each one bursts with enthusiasm for their job, and their dedication to the Island community. My first conversation was with Catie Blake at the Tisbury COA, who has recently stepped into the position. Her path was an interesting one. When […]
Those who are familiar with writer Holly Nadler probably know that she is often called upon at this time of year to tell ghost stories. Nadler, who in a previous life had a successful career as a TV and magazine writer and novelist, is also the author of three books of paranormal tales “Haunted […]
At our dad’s memorial service, our brother reminisced about the special visits our father made with him to visit with Fannie Jenkinson. She gave him muffins straight from the oven, news of up-Island, and the advice to “just keep a-goin’.” Robert said, “I think of those words every time I run the Chilmark Road Race […]
To the Editor: As we ease into a new month, likely filled with more dreary, drab, days, it’s a good time to pick up a good book, and I have three to recommend: small publications with big doses of emotion. The authors have strong Vineyard ties. The books are filled with humor and exultation, sorrow […]