“Things You Can do in February” by Mary DeAngelis
Commentary
teacake's take
Groundhog Day
SKETCHBOOK
Storm Wave
“Storm Wave” by Mark Adams
STEAMERS
Bong Appetit!
“Bong Appetit” by A. Crock
Charlie
“Charlie” by Mary DeAngelis
VIGNETTE
Drones
“Drones” by Daniel Dejean
MILLION-YEAR PICNIC
Gems of the Night Sky
A beginner’s guide to the rainbow of star colors
Stargazing in winter is not for the faint of heart. Who would choose to stand out in the freezing cold for hours, staring up at the sky for a glimpse […]
Cafe
Are you sure…?
“Cafe” by Mary DeAngelis
ON THE LANDSCAPE
The Snowy Woods Drive
Winter nights reveal the hidden forms and footprints of this place
When I was a little kid, the first snowfall of the year meant something more than the arrival of winter. It signified the beginning of the season for a quiet […]
THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Big Deal in Bird World
In winter MacMillan Wharf becomes a mecca
I have written about the centrality of MacMillan Wharf to Provincetown. I would get no argument in the summer, certainly, or even the shoulder seasons. Ferries first disgorge people, who […]
QUEER ‘I’
Signs of Hope for the Methodist Church
The Outer Cape awaits the lifting of homophobic rules
After the General Conference of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in February 2019 upheld the so-called Traditional Plan, which affirms the church’s ban on hosting and officiating same-sex marriages and […]
VIGNETTE
Warm Suit
“Warm Suit” by Daniel Dejean
STEAMERS
‘The Outermost Unaffordable House’
“The Outermost Unaffordable House” by A. Crock
SURFING
Like a Big Family
The collective joy of watching someone catch his first wave
The waves were perfect for learning to surf. Knee to waist high, soft and gentle, breaking slowly over an old flat reef now buried in fine white sand. The water […]
THE YEAR-ROUNDER
Napi: An Appreciation
Back in 1969 we acquired a street dog named Napi. He was a real son of a bitch. I wanted to call him Walt (Whitman), but the name just wouldn’t […]