Harpooning a Swordfish
A swordfish harpoon is generally a 12-foot aluminum pole with a 3/8-inch diameter metal shank on the end to which a detachable barbed dart or “Lily Iron” is attached.
How I Got Here: Barbara Bick
An activist and writer with a million-dollar view.
Finding Tranquility at Mytoi
After Hurricane Bob, a little Japanese-style garden on Chappy became the Mytoi of today.
Talkin’ About a Revolution
Just thirty years ago, the Vineyard and neighboring islands voted to secede from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Imagining a Whole New Shape of the Vineyard
While it’s important that we engage in a serious discussion about the future of the Island – as we did in the August edition of the magazine – it’s also nice occasionally to look on the lighter side.
Fishing with Jaime Boyle
A trip with this professional charter captain provides inspiration for the most casual and die-hard anglers, from spring to fall, whether they’re casting around the rocks, on the flats, or in the rips.
A Road Less Traveled
No longer a commercial thoroughfare, the Dr. Fisher Road still spans the Island’s midsection – despite being overgrown in places and downright difficult to find.
Neighborly Dysfunction
Kate Feiffer tries to wash a man right out of her hair.
Squid Row
If you’re lucky, you’ll end up on Squid Row.
Biking the Vineyard
From the bike path on Beach Road to the rolling hills up-Island, cycling is a great way to get out of the car, experience the landscape, and bond with family and friends.
Making a Statement
Barney Zeitz finds that public art is the most gratifying way to address life’s larger issues.
The Workshop Gallery
Vineyard Trivia
1. Which of these Vineyard women was a poet who seemed to prefer the company of chickens to people? a. Rebecca West b. Lucy Vincent c. Lydia Norton d. Nancy Luce 2. Who was Thomas Mayhew Jr.? a. a Chilmark sheep farmer b. a famous sea captain c. a missionary d. the founder of…
