Island Light: Bustle in the Air
No Lyme disease fears from these deer in Menemsha.
No Lyme disease fears from these deer in Menemsha.
Who says three's a crowd under skies like these.
Who says three's a crowd under skies like these.
Chilmark's Allen Farm; where sheep may safely graze.
Chilmark's Allen Farm; where sheep may safely graze.
A heron has the best view of Menemsha.
A heron has the best view of Menemsha.
Life is good for this seal.
Life is good for this seal.
Gentle waves work their way around rocks at Philbin Beach.
Gentle waves work their way around rocks at Philbin Beach.
Lower the curtain down under the Milky Way tonight.
Lower the curtain down under the Milky Way tonight.
A wake of turkey vultures gather on West Tisbury rooftop.
A wake of turkey vultures gather on West Tisbury rooftop.
Gail Tipton takes in the gathering dusk over Menemsha harbor.
Gail Tipton takes in the gathering dusk over Menemsha harbor.
Coast Guard Station Menemsha puts on their holiday best.
Coast Guard Station Menemsha puts on their holiday best.
The Island is full of bright light and spirit, and everywhere on the Vineyard the message is the same. The holiday season of Christmas on the Vineyard begins. Travel the brightly decorated main streets of our villages and you will find the rhythm of Island life changing. There is a new bustle in the air, a sense of seasonal purpose — so much to do and so little time.