Photo courtesy of John C. Bogle Jr. Just when you think you’ve seen all that Nantucket has to offer, something jumps out of the water to surprise you…literally! A few days ago residents and visitors enjoying a summer day on Brant Point must have thought their eyes were playing tricks on them when a whale […]
Posts Tagged: 2012
GPS
For a tiny island measuring only 14 X 3 miles, Nantucket is replete with numerous little destination spots. It’s difficult to explain our geography and “neighborhood” system to new visitors. The conversation goes something like this: Yes, there is technically only one “town” and yes, that’s correct the town bears the same name as the […]
Becalmed
Click photo to listen to Brian Eno’s stirring rendition of “Becalmed” Merriam-Webster defines “becalmed” as being rendered motionless by lack of wind or “to stop progress.” Of course, if you’re a sailor you don’t like finding yourself becalmed, but if you’re a busy, overworked and somewhat exhausted average American you long for this sometimes allusive phenomenon. […]
The Voice
(Photo by Nicole Harnishfeger/Inquirer and Mirror) Last weekend, while sitting in a jam-packed auditorium at the Nantucket High School during the annual Town Meeting, I felt like I was on an episode of NBC’s blockbuster hit “The Voice.” For those 1-2 of you who have never seen it, it works like this: Contestants are […]
Indian Summer
Nantucket is stretching its arms, exhaling a slow steady breath and preparing to kick its feet up after a jam-packed summer of gracious hospitality. One by one the leaves are turning from green to red, orange and yellow. Temperatures are cooling, the crowds are thinning and it’s a bit easier finding a place to park. […]
Scallopin’
Just when I thought I had experienced all the “wow moments” this little island has to offer, I unearthed a new one. I found myself giddy as a school girl last weekend as I snagged my first scallop. There’s been some friendly buzz around the island the past few weeks as recreational scallop season kicked […]
Just Fishin’
Click here or photo above to listen to Trace Adkins new hit “Just Fishin” In his newest hit single, “Just Fishin” Trace Adkins tugs on every daddy’s heart as he reminds us that spending time on the shoreline with our kids, a line in the water, is about more than just catching a fish. These […]
Running With The Wind
Photo courtesy of Sosebee Studio Nantucket is awash with beautiful scenery in the summertime. Virtually everywhere you turn there are “Kodak moments” to behold. One of my favorite summer scenes is the harbor brimming with boats of all shapes, sizes and design. It’s so serene to watch some glide through the jetties on a cloudless […]
The Dock Of The Bay
Before I launch into this, let me qualify I do know the difference between a bay and a harbor (sort of). Regardless, you simply cannot pull up a bench and gaze out at the Nantucket Harbor without Otis Redding breaking into song in your head. I’ve often wondered what it would be like to slide onto one […]
Destination ACK
I’m a huge fan of the phrase “it’s all about the journey.” I love a good adventure as much as the next guy (or gal as it were). However, every now and then it really is much more about the destination than the journey. Traveling to Nantucket tends to consume our thoughts with visions of that […]