Author Archives: Susanna J. Sturgis

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About Susanna J. Sturgis

Susanna edits for a living and writes to survive. Having been preoccupied with electoral politics since 2016, she is now getting back to writing -- and she's got plenty to write about. Her blog "The T-Shirt Chronicles," started at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, is a meandering memoir based on her out-of-control T-shirt collection. Her other blogs include "From the Seasonally Occupied Territories," about being a year-round resident of Martha's Vineyard, and "Write Through It," about writing, editing, and how to keep going.

STFU

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

Ennhhh Ennhhh Ennhhh The bleeps come at intervals just long enough that after each one I think they’ve stopped for good. No such luck. Ennhhh Hekate the laptop sits on a lap desk laid across the arms of a small … Continue reading →

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August 1 broke the blog’s July 27 record for most views in a single day. Thank you!

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis | Leave a comment

My Martha’s Vineyard

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Susanna J. Sturgis

Which Martha’s Vineyard do you live on? All the road maps and atlases agree that there’s just one Martha’s Vineyard, but none of us live on those maps. I’m talking about the map that lives in each of our heads. … Continue reading →

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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