Nature & Science
Ronald Rood had a great and somewhat timeless concept for a book. In 1971, he penned a little paperback titled Animals Nobody Loves, highlighting the wonders of some often-maligned creatures. The author cleverly divides the book of unloved critters into three sections, based on the reasons for finding them objectionable: The Way They Look, The Way They Act, and A Little of Both.
By MARK ALAN LOVEWELL
Black sea bass is one of the Vineyard’s best-kept secrets when it comes to good eating. The fish can’t be bought in the store, but if you know a sport boat fisherman, there is a chance you can get it if you politely ask.
Black sea bass are swimming around the Vineyard in fair abundance.
This weekend, the Oak Bluffs Veterans of Foreign War Post 9261 is hosting its ninth annual fluke tournament. The post is adding a small form of recognition to the black sea bass and to the anglers who catch big ones.
By LYNNE IRONS
Nothing makes me more relaxed than a rainy Saturday in July. Last weekend, in my opinion, was perfect for us gardeners. There is a country-western song out of the West Texas cotton fields with the following refrain:
Sow your seed
In the ground below
Fall to your knees
and pray real slow
For the rain to come
And kiss the seed
To bless you with
All that you need.
Two evening planets appear low in the southwestern sky after sunset. The bright yellow planet Saturn and the red planet Mars appear as a close pair. The two are less than one degree apart. Mars and Saturn may be close this weekend, but they part company in the nights and weeks ahead.
Temperature: Precip.
Day Max. Min. Inches.
Fº Fº
July 4 81 67 .00
July 5 77 65 .03
July 6 72 65 .15
July 7 79 67 .00
July 8 83 69 .00
July 9 83 68 .00
July 10 82 67 .04
Water temperature in Edgartown harbor: 76º F.
Goldfish Release
The Trustees of Reservations will sponsor a Great Goldfish Release Party at Mytoi Garden, Chappaquiddick, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 11. The event will include goldfish games, goldfish puzzles and the great goldfish release. Admission is free. More information is available by calling 508-693-7662, extension 16.
Almanac
A comprehensive guide to weather and tides on the Island.
Vineyard Gardener
I guess this past week weather-wise is called a January thaw. We did not really experience it the last several years as December was unseasonably warm.
Farm & Field
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.