We were unprepared for the pain of this last Leave-taking.

I can’t be quiet when all around me are making noise.

There was no whooping and hollering to celebrate her annual arrival on the Vineyard.

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States.”

If we ever needed to engage the wisdom of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in this nation, it is now. Our democracy is in crisis.

Wouldn’t it be great for all Islanders and our real estate community to unite to preserve our housing and our community together?