The driving rain and howling winds hardly registered as we moved towards our rendezvous at Race Point beach. Our excitement was too strong; no amount of inclemency could put a […]
Commentary
DOMESTIC UNEASE
A Christmas Tradition to Die For
There’s nothing fishy about Trout Pudding
My son’s school sent home a flyer. It said: “Come Celebrate Your Culture & Heritage! You are encouraged to bring a dish that reflects your family’s traditions.” The organizers of […]
VIGNETTE
Delivery
“Delivery” by Daniel Dejean
SKETCHBOOK
Winter Trees
“Winter Trees” by Mark Adams
THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Shhhh: A Love Letter
The library is a place where we can just be ourselves
I love my library. It is a beautiful building in a beautiful town. A beautiful building that happens to be full of books — rooms and rooms of books, shelf […]
NATURA VIVA
Juniperus Virginiana (Eastern red cedar)
“Juniperus Virginiana (Eastern red cedar)” by Natalie Van Staden
QUEER ‘I’
Buttigieg and Blacks, Homophobia and Racism
Accusers beware: no group is immune to prejudice
For older LGBT people, the rise of Pete Buttigieg to the front ranks of Democratic candidates for president inspires awe. Having grown up at a time when homophobia was the […]
DEAR INDIE
Making Your Case With Adults and Toddlers
How to hold your own through the holidays
Dear Indie, When I go home for the holidays, I find myself among friends who are more conservative than my Cape Cod ones. I usually try to avoid political talk. […]
VIGNETTE
Winter Hunting
“Winter Hunting” by Daniel Dejean
ISLAND NOTEBOOK
Touched by the Snow
A Jamaican missionary’s prayers are answered
On an island that has never seen snow and is considered cold if the temperature hits 60, having a white Christmas means purchasing lots of cotton to decorate the front […]
IN AND OUT
Celia
In and Out: observations of humans as they come and go from our town
MILLION-YEAR PICNIC
The Geminids Are the Death Fireworks of Meteors
Or maybe just a few shooting stars
I do a lot of my stargazing in New York City. That’s where I watched the transit of Mercury last month. I set up my telescope (with a solar filter) […]
steamers
Stuffed
“#Stuffed” by A. Crock
SKETCHBOOK
Squid
“Squid” by Mark Adams
DEAR INDIE
Surviving the Season of Joy and Anxiety
Whatever you’re feeling, stop and give it a little respect
We made it! Thanksgiving has been conquered. Now retailers large and small are bombarding us with snowy cheer, picture-perfect Douglas firs dressed up in color-coordinated balls and tinsel, and the […]
