Island Light: Being Nice
Butterfly weed blooms vibrantly orange near Sweetened Water Farm.
Butterfly weed blooms vibrantly orange near Sweetened Water Farm.
Rambler roses cascade over fence at East Chop Light.
Rambler roses cascade over fence at East Chop Light.
Donkey grazes in West Tisbury.
Donkey grazes in West Tisbury.
Entering Vineyard Haven harbor under gray skies.
Entering Vineyard Haven harbor under gray skies.
Raindrops on daylily.
Raindrops on daylily.
Outdoor art at the Granary Gallery courtyard.
Outdoor art at the Granary Gallery courtyard.
Flowers to go.
Flowers to go.
Beach chairs pulled up safely on East Chop.
Beach chairs pulled up safely on East Chop.
Cows investigate the photographer along Middle Road.
Cows investigate the photographer along Middle Road.
Topsail schooner Shenandoah's rigging.
Topsail schooner Shenandoah's rigging.
Colorful kayaks pulled ashore at Tashmoo landing.
Colorful kayaks pulled ashore at Tashmoo landing.
Rainy day for traveling at the airport.
Rainy day for traveling at the airport.
Katama sunset.
Katama sunset.
Mitchell Pachico hauls conch to the dock at Tashmoo.
Mitchell Pachico hauls conch to the dock at Tashmoo.
Summer activity at Ocean Park.
Summer activity at Ocean Park.
Traveling by ox cart.
Traveling by ox cart.
Choppy waters in Vineyard Haven harbor cause by tropical storm Elsa.
Choppy waters in Vineyard Haven harbor cause by tropical storm Elsa.
Katama storm watchers (and video takers).
Katama storm watchers (and video takers).
Just take a deep breath and think about it. Smile at strangers and say hello. Be helpful about giving directions. If you have to drive from one town to another, leave plenty of time. Let cars from side streets into the stream of traffic. Your destination will still be there, no matter when you arrive. Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Vineyard.