Monthly Archives: July 2011

Spirituals at East Chop Light

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

I’d managed to miss all chances to hear the Martha’s Vineyard Spirituals Choir, despite best intentions and the fact that several friends sing in it, but this week I made up for lost time by hearing them twice, first at … Continue reading →

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According to my WordPress dashboard, one of the “top searches” that’s bringing people to this site is “man passed out under tree.” Huh? I’m afraid the searchers are going to be disappointed.

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis | 5 Comments

Malware

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

I spent half of yesterday morning dealing with a malware infestation on my laptop, the mighty Hekate O’Dell. You may think this has nothing to do with living on Martha’s Vineyard, but Hekate and I live on Martha’s Vineyard and … Continue reading →

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Yesterday, July 27, was this blog’s busiest day yet, handily surpassing the tally for opening day, July 8. Thanks to all you subscribers, commenters, and readers for your support!!

Posted on July 28, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis | 3 Comments

Small Lives, Real Lives

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

I had a major epiphany the other morning while reading Jan Pogue’s blog. Jan is the publisher behind Vineyard Stories, an independent press that publishes books about Martha’s Vineyard. The epiphany-inducing blog (which you can read in its entirety here) … Continue reading →

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SOOP MV

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

Martha’s Vineyard has a long history of Vineyarders entertaining each other in living rooms, backyards, church basements, barns — almost any space will do. Last night I went to SOOP MV. I’m pleased to report that we’re still doing it, … Continue reading →

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The town tennis courts are locked. The brand-new basketball court right next to it isn’t. This morning people were playing tennis on the basketball court.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis | 4 Comments

This Blog’s for Norway

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

Living on Martha’s Vineyard makes me wonder if tourists ever see anything real, and if they do, do they recognize it? I also spend a fair amount of time seething about tourists and recent arrivals who write authoritatively about what … Continue reading →

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Benefit

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

When times get rough, year-round Vineyarders usually come through for each other in a big way. It’s one of the things I love most about us, and the reason that despite all the place’s aggravations I’d think at least five … Continue reading →

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Whose Arts & Ideas?

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

“First-Person Plural,” the preceding blog, lays the groundwork for this one. If you haven’t read it already, you might want to start there. As soon as your eye slips down the screen (it has already, right?), it will become apparent … Continue reading →

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