En Plein Chilmark
A garden lives on in memory of the painter who created it.
From the Editor
It’s the oldest complaint in the world. At least as old as “God said to Abraham, ‘Kill me a son.’” And Abe, who God apparently thought wasn’t grateful enough for the world he’d been given, said “Man, you must be putting me on.” (Dylan 6:1) The real problem, of course, was that God wasn’t sure…
Fixated in Stone
Sculptor and stoneworker Eben Armer has a passion for granite, as poet and dock builder Steve Ewing discovered one hot summer afternoon.
Personal Style
An East Chop classic reflects the interior design flair of its owner.
Man With a Plan
Patrick Ahearn has had a hand in designing more than 160 projects in Edgartown and shows no sign of slowing down.
What More Do You Need?
A beloved family summer place takes a few steps backward and is rebuilt, but stays true to its old-school roots.
Notes from the Tackle Room: What’s in it for Me?
This is the twentieth “Notes from the Tackle Room” column that I have written, and it occurs to me that perhaps, for the Home & Garden issue, I should elaborate on what this room consists of.
Oceanography: National Puffin Monument
In September President Barack Obama designated about 5,000 square miles of deep sea canyons and ancient underwater mountains southeast of Cape Cod as the first national marine monument in the Atlantic Ocean.
DAW: Fall Equation
It takes no Einstein to discern…
A Pocket Full of Poems
Taylor Stone’s first collection of poems and illustrations, Vineyard Magic, is a hand-bound Valentine to native plants of the Island.
Piece of Work: Dan VanLandingham
“Because I want my paintings to have more than a visual relevance, I build on the intellectual content to add depth and cultural relevance.”
Junk Bonding
I’ve come to know that the junk hauling industry on this Island is not positioned for growth.
Good Work, Well Done: It Takes a Vineyard Village
Currently, there are fifty-one Vineyard Village clients from towns across the Island and sixty-eight volunteer drivers who, on average, provide seventy-five rides per week.
Flotsam & Jetsam: Recent News You Can Sort of Use
Dike Bridge Dirt Filming began for a new movie about Ted Kennedy and Chappaquiddick; the release date is not yet scheduled. Ted Kennedy will be played by Jason Clarke (you may remember him as one of the few humans in Dawn of the Planet of the Apes); Mary Jo Kopechne by Kate Mara (you may…
Encyclopedia Vineyardia
Encyclopedia Vineyardia: L
Freeman Leonard; Deborah/Francis Lewis; Lobsterville; Lucas Shoal; Nancy Luce; and John Lumbert.
