Take 12: A Vineyard twist on the familiar Christmas classic.

The Old Variety Store behind the Flying Horses has come into the public spotlight with the news that the owner wants to tear it down and replace it with a new building.

Since 1996, the volunteer pilots from Angel Flight NE have been flying patients and their caregivers from locations in New England, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

It’s summer on the Vineyard and the afternoon sun casts shadows across Lucy Vincent Beach in Chilmark. Peter Simon is there in his beachfront office, Pentax in hand.

From my perch on a park bench I sit and watch my daughter age.

Logan and I were introduced through Big Brothers Big sisters. On a recent hike, Logan led the way.