I discovered one of my favorite floor lamps in a barn, coated in dust and dirt. I took it home and cleaned it up. All it needed was a coat […]
Visual Stories
GALLERY
Look for the Greenhouses
How experienced gardeners get a jump on spring
While new gardeners are just now considering what to plant for the season ahead, their more experienced neighbors are already tending tomato seedlings in the greenhouse. Fluctuating temperatures and blustery […]
RARA AVIS
This Week’s Bird Sightings
Confirmed bird sightings on the Outer Cape in the week preceding the Independent’s deadline on Tuesday, May 5, included the following, based on a report prepared by Mass Audubon’s Wellfleet […]
COCKTAIL HOUR
A Sunday Brunch Standard, Spiced Up
The Bloody Mary gets a makeover as a martini in honor of moms
The possibility of facing a virtual Mother’s Day celebration certainly adds a layer of complexity to a day that, for many of us, already carries heightened emotions, from poignancy to […]
KITCHEN TABLE
Radishes Fit for Jack Sprat’s Wife
Spicy bites of spring balanced with butter or cream cheese
Dinner at Prune was supposed to be a big deal. The kind of thing certain types of freelancers in New York saved for. So it was a bit disappointing to […]
SUMMER OF NO BALL
Cape League Baseball Is Called Out
General managers vote 6-4 to cancel the season
The boys of summer will not be coming to the Cape this year. The Cape Cod Baseball League (CCBL) canceled its 2020 season on April 24. The news, though expected, […]
THIS THING CALLED LOVE
Love Is Good for Anything That Ails You
Jordan Ayres and Andrew Sottile’s bond crosses borders
EASTHAM — Most young couples start their journey together in excellent physical health. Making a promise to support each other “in sickness” comes at a time when serious illness feels […]
CREATIVE ISOLATION
They Brought Paris to Truro
Pack up for a pretend trip that’s plenty of fun
Sisters Violet and Hazel Yingling of Truro were going to go all the way to Paris, France, on an extra-special vacation this spring. They had to put their trip on […]
NAVIGATING BY THE STARS
Slow Down and Send a Card to Mom
Up against the still-simmering energy of that Full Moon in Scorpio
The energy of the Full Moon in Scorpio this week will linger for days to come. You may feel like a pressure cooker of emotions. Instead of blowing your lid, […]
BODY/MIND
Heart Up, Twist, Breathe
A technique for times when doing more is just too much
“I’m exhausted. I’ve done absolutely nothing.” This is what I hear from friends, students, and family. I say it, too. We’re exhausted, but worried we’ve somehow missed the mark. Why […]
VIGNETTE
Hairdresser
Hairdresser by Daniel Dejean
MISSING LINKS
Local Golfers Impatiently Wait to Tee Off
Will courses open after May 18?
Golf has always been a game of patience. During the coronavirus crisis, it still is, but in a different sense: local golf courses have been closed since Gov. Charlie Baker’s […]
SOIL BUILDERS
Salt Hay, Biochar, and Other Secrets
Healthy soil is less about fertilizer, more about microbes
Outer Cape gardeners can get restless counting the days until they can safely set out their tomato seedlings. But seasoned local growers have some advice on what to do right […]
DOVETAIL JOINT
A Fresh Look at Your Project List
Small jobs that make a big difference
The Question: Now that we’re inside these four walls all day, I’m noticing so many things we ought to fix up. Our list is long and we can’t decide where […]
THE SCUTTLEBUTT
Can Commercial Boats Survive Social Distancing?
Charters, ferries, and whale watch boats will need to reduce capacity
Another week has gone by, and we are still living in a world where social distancing is very much a part of our day-to-day lives. At this point, it’s time […]
