Island Light: All Around Us
Endless waves at Squibnocket bring surfers out year-round.
Endless waves at Squibnocket bring surfers out year-round.
Traveling in style.
Traveling in style.
Sailboats moored in Vineyard's main port, Vineyard Haven.
Sailboats moored in Vineyard's main port, Vineyard Haven.
Splash of sun lights up Camp Ground cottage.
Splash of sun lights up Camp Ground cottage.
Lobsterville.
Lobsterville.
Fog settles over the airport.
Fog settles over the airport.
Artistry of an old Chilmark oak.
Artistry of an old Chilmark oak.
Fishing boats take time off in Edgartown.
Fishing boats take time off in Edgartown.
Mood lighting on the porch of the Island House.
Mood lighting on the porch of the Island House.
Officer Thomas Smith patrols the streets of Edgartown.
Officer Thomas Smith patrols the streets of Edgartown.
Lagoon Pond beauty.
Lagoon Pond beauty.
West Chop Light.
West Chop Light.
Empty streets of Vineyard Haven.
Empty streets of Vineyard Haven.
Tugboat Equuleus docked in Vineyard Haven.
Tugboat Equuleus docked in Vineyard Haven.
Edgartown waterfront.
Edgartown waterfront.
In these early days of spring an Islander is as likely to see morning frost as blooming daffodils, and one day's heat is the next day's chill. We need no banging of drums for the season to come; our yearning for the warmth is palpable. But signs and portents do abound, all around us.