Did any Islanders run in the Boston Marathon? The winners were Helen Obiri of Kenya and Sisay Lemma of Ethiopia.

While many down-Island libraries and our Martha’s Vineyard Museum hosted eclipse viewing parties.

We are now in the season of false spring, and the Steamship has been stymied by high winds. I hope it is clear sailing for you all this weekend.

The Vernal Equinox came by last night. Now let’s hope the temperature follows suit.

I want to discuss Sammy with you. Sammy is a delightful orange and white eight-year-old cat, formerly the devoted companion of Island artist Jacqueline Baer.

I have always called March mud month on Martha’s Vineyard and our start to March proves my point.

My loyal readers know that I revel in the amount of artists, writers and musicians who live here on Martha's Vineyard.

Years ago it was my idea to have the day after the Super Bowl be a national day off.

They might call January a month but in my opinion it lasts two years.

Wild and weird weather. I suggest any seasonal residents who have an Island home should have someone check it.