Never one to mince words, Jimmy Buffet gets right to the point in his blockbuster hit from his 1977 album of the same name, “Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes.” He reflects on the brevity of life as he considers taking off for a weekend to try and recall the whole year…and then wonders where […]
“Call me Ishmael. Some years ago – never mind how long precisely – having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me on shore, I thought I would sail about a little and see the watery part of the world.” These are words from the opening paragraph of Herman Melville’s […]
Main Street Nantucket is alive – with the sound of music! It’s not uncommon to see street performers downtown, particularly on a bustling summer night. But it was a complete surprise…and delight….when a bright eyed trio of talented siblings took to the sidewalk last week to “wow” passersby with an impromptu serenade. The three young […]
Captain Reuben Bunker House It’s well known that Nantucket was once the whaling capital of the world. Crews would board the large whaling ships and set out to sea in search of those beautiful spouting creatures…their money-makers. Although the boats were not all the same and the crews varied in size and skill, there was […]
The people of this island never cease to amaze me with their creative ability to gather people together for the soul purpose of engaging in good clean fun. This past Saturday night the Nantucket Historical Association outdid itself in the fun department when it hosted the Second Annual History Quiz Bowl. My husband and I, along with our […]
