Island Light: Mild Days
South shore wave under the bright sun at the end of Oyster Watcha Road.
South shore wave under the bright sun at the end of Oyster Watcha Road.
Mother and son feed the gulls on the Lagoon.
Mother and son feed the gulls on the Lagoon.
Portrait of an oarlock at water's edge.
Portrait of an oarlock at water's edge.
What could be better than some briny clams pulled fresh from Sengekontacket.
What could be better than some briny clams pulled fresh from Sengekontacket.
Tadpoles in February? Mild winter at Priester's Pond.
Tadpoles in February? Mild winter at Priester's Pond.
Menemsha skyline rises above the fishing village's harbor.
Menemsha skyline rises above the fishing village's harbor.
Unlike summer, an audience of two takes in the sunset.
Unlike summer, an audience of two takes in the sunset.
Fog settles in at Ocean Park.
Fog settles in at Ocean Park.
Warm temperatures for February bring families out to Ocean Park.
Warm temperatures for February bring families out to Ocean Park.
Skate boarders pause to gaze at themselves in the reflecting pool.
Skate boarders pause to gaze at themselves in the reflecting pool.
A screech of gulls take off in flight from East Chop pier.
A screech of gulls take off in flight from East Chop pier.
Mirror held up to full moon over Vineyard Haven harbor.
Mirror held up to full moon over Vineyard Haven harbor.
After the harshness of last winter there is something we never thought we would say this year. But we've missed the bite of winter. A little taste of winter is just about perfect, we think. A brisk walk on a February day that deserves the name, and then a mug of hot coffee by the woodstove, and the sweet sensation of returning warmth. These moments make you appreciate the seasons on the Vineyard all the more.