11 Sep 2012
Billy Graham once said, “The legacy we leave is not just in our possessions, but in the quality of our lives.” I was thinking about those words last weekend when our son Drew and his family were here for a visit. Now that my husband Dan and I live on the island year round, we…
Read the Article30 Aug 2012
Whale Tales Photo courtesy of John C. Bogle Jr. Just when you think you’ve seen all that Nantucket has to offer, something jumps out of the water to surprise you…literally! A few days ago residents and visitors enjoying a summer day on Brant Point must have thought their eyes were playing tricks on…
Read the Article14 Aug 2012
Main Street Nantucket is alive – with the sound of music! It’s not uncommon to see music on Nantucket including street performers downtown, particularly on a bustling summer night. But it was a complete surprise…and delight….when a bright eyed trio of talented siblings took to the sidewalk last week to “wow” passersby with an impromptu…
Read the Article31 Jul 2012
According to the Divine Miss M (Bette Midler), “You gotta laugh a little, cry a little and let the clouds roll by a little.” According to Bette, that’s the glory of love. Of course, if she were to spend a few days on our little island paradise, she would likely agree that’s also the glory…
Read the Article17 Jul 2012
For a tiny island measuring only 14 X 3 miles, Nantucket is replete with numerous little destination spots. It’s difficult to explain our geography and “neighborhood” system to new visitors. The conversation goes something like this: Yes, there is technically only one “town” and yes, that’s correct the town bears the same name as the…
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