19 Jul 2011
“My life is like a stroll on the beach… as near to the edge as I can go.” –Thoreau To those of us who know, love and frequent the Nantucket beaches, it comes as no surprise that National Geographic’s new book “The 10 Best of Everything” named Nantucket beaches some of the top ten…
Read the Article06 Jul 2011
The celebration was electrifying on Main Street this weekend as thousands of exuberant, red white and blue clad locals and visitors crammed the streets of downtown Nantucket. Eager contestants gobbled blueberry pies and watermelon slices in pursuit of the coveted blue ribbons. Bicycles and puppies were adorned with patriotic streamers and bows. Tiny tots and…
Read the Article21 Jun 2011
As Alice Cooper once blasted from car radios everywhere – “School’s Out For Summer!” Kids are bright eyed and ready to trade their homework assignments in for a couple months of fun in the sun. For kids living on or visiting Nantucket the opportunities for how to spend their days are endless. There is a…
Read the Article14 Jun 2011
This past week was Nantucket Restaurant Week. By Wikipedia’s definition, my husband and I spent the week being “foodies” – “amateurs who simply love food for consumption, study, preparation and news.” What a palette of delectable treats we had to choose from! There is no possible way to eat your way around this island in…
Read the Article07 Jun 2011
The beloved musician, Bob Seger, has a memory of his Main Street – “standing on the corner at midnight, trying to get my courage up.” We all have a memory of Main Street somewhere don’t we? Maybe it’s our hometown, where grandma lives, or just some quaint little community we passed through on our way…
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