The moon, the hitchhikers, and other forces of nature
I am watching from my tree house as spring arrives. The birds at the feeder are suddenly very interesting, not just the winter chickadees and blue jays. The raccoons are happily knocking that feeder down again, after seeming to take the winter off. The guys are mowing my lawn, which suddenly got really high. I am beginning to see a few leafy things on my trees, although my neighborhood is usually the last place to get them and the first to lose... Read More
A lovely moment
The fog comes on little cat feet. It sits looking over harbor and city on silent haunches and then moves on. –Carl Sandburg Photo by Jeanne Campbell. Read More
Ferry tales: Two guest paintings from Brandon Fisher
Painter Brandon Fisher is drawn to the mystical hues of dusk and dawn when light and shadows perform their delicate dance. Here, he offers up two different looks at the Vineyard’s ferries. Read More
Ferry tales: Guest photo from Nis Kildegaard
From Nis: “I had to meet the last boat of the night to pick up our daughter, and I went a bit early with camera and tripod to try some night shots of the terminal and the ferry. I was struck by the quiet of the place, in contrast to the daily summer bustle. The parking lot is empty at this time of day, of course, since the ferry isn’t headed right back in the other direction. So there’s something about that last boat coming in that... Read More
Ferry tales: A guest photo from Noreen Baker
Ah, the Islander…How we loved it! Noreen Baker gives this photo to us as a reminder that ferries have linked us to our past, as well as our futures, for a lot of years. Read More
Ferry tales: A guest photo from Sam Low
Lest we forget that there are actually people on these ferries, here’s an unusual look at some of the human cargo that spill out of those trucks and cars. This sure looks like summer to me. Read More
Ferry tales: a guest photo from Bill McGrath
Looking through the rigging of the Shenandoah at the Island Home. Read More
Ferry tales: A guest photo from Holly Alaimo
Make sure to send me your ferry photos for my series on Ferry Tales. I’ll post them as long as I have them. Send to janp@vineyardstories.com. Read More
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