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After complaining about the lack of snow so far this winter, I was happy to look out my windows Sunday afternoon to see snowflakes blowing through the treetops. Our house, having an upstairs, gives me the perspective of living in a treehouse. Weather can seem untethered from the ground below. I enjoy living in an […]
Walking around the yard, I have seen a few forsythia and cherry blossoms. I suppose I could bring some branches inside to force, but the beginning of January feels too soon for that. Boxwood, pieris, rhododendron, holly, with trails of ivy are proper winter bouquets, and they are lovely. No point rushing the seasons. I […]
After a long process, the West Tisbury zoning board of appeals awarded a special permit that will allow more events at Grange Hall. Last week, the Vineyard Preservation Trust agreed to take one week to solidify a proposed use policy for the Grange in pursuit of a special permit that would allow an increase in […]
The West Tisbury Task Force Against Discrimination hosts an informal discussion about town government in an effort to build more diversity among the policymakers on Feb. 11, at 2 pm, at the West Tisbury library. How do boards and committees actually work, and how can you join? How can you make a difference? Participants answering […]
The change in light is noticeable. It’s almost 5 o’clock, and still light at the end of the day. No need for a flashlight when I take Abby out or bring in firewood. Even though the week has been gray and rainy, I notice that it stays light later every evening. There are always odd […]