20 Nov 2012
With Thanksgiving upon us, it’s always refreshing to be reminded of the many things we have to be thankful for. If you describe yourself as an “empty nester” I’m sure you’ll agree there are a few phone calls that leave you counting your blessings. The good grades, the job promotion and the engagement announcement to…
Read the Article06 Nov 2012
Nantucket was one very lucky little island last week as Hurricane Sandy unleashed its wrath on the entire Northeast. Island residents nibbled their fingernails as they waited and watched for news of the direction and intensity of the storm. When the sky finally cleared and the storm had passed, the damage assessments were less than…
Read the Article23 Oct 2012
There’s nothing like a group of enthusiastic, energized school kids to put a smile on your face and remind you to pause for a moment and view the world through their lens. The exuberant group of kids in the photo above were gathered on the steps of the Pacific National Bank just outside my office…
Read the Article09 Oct 2012
One of the many benefits of living or vacationing on Nantucket is the ability to bicycle to most of the island’s beaches and popular destinations. The extensive network of paved trails offers accomplished cyclists and novice riders alike the opportunity to tour the island without the hassle of navigating the congested summer automobile traffic. You…
Read the Article25 Sep 2012
Fall is in the air here on Nantucket. The change in temps brings with it the anticipation of a new season of island festivities. Whaler football games, scallop season and the annual Nantucket County Fair. I attended my first ever island fair out in Tom Nevers last weekend. I was reminded what the country group…
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