Island Light: Light and Spirit
Judy Williamson's light pole plaque wishes a Merry Christmas in Oak Bluffs.
Judy Williamson's light pole plaque wishes a Merry Christmas in Oak Bluffs.
Ornaments are hung under a garland walkway into Ocean Park.
Ornaments are hung under a garland walkway into Ocean Park.
Enjoying a brisk, sunny day on Lambert's Cove.
Enjoying a brisk, sunny day on Lambert's Cove.
Solitary contemplation walking along East Chop Drive.
Solitary contemplation walking along East Chop Drive.
Last remaining leaves fall on an Edgartown sidewalk.
Last remaining leaves fall on an Edgartown sidewalk.
Driftwood sculpture on Longpoint Beach.
Driftwood sculpture on Longpoint Beach.
Off-season mowing of the fields by the Trustees.
Off-season mowing of the fields by the Trustees.
Pines.
Pines.
Seal swims by to say hello.
Seal swims by to say hello.
Crashing waves at Lucy Vincent Beach.
Crashing waves at Lucy Vincent Beach.
Menemsha fish shack.
Menemsha fish shack.
Lady M tied to the dock in Menemsha.
Lady M tied to the dock in Menemsha.
Ropes, nets, and other assorted fishing equipment on the docks of Menemsha.
Ropes, nets, and other assorted fishing equipment on the docks of Menemsha.
Curl of waves roll into Philbin Beach.
Curl of waves roll into Philbin Beach.
Islander-made art adorns the beach.
Islander-made art adorns the beach.
Red-tailed hawk carries a snake lunch home.
Red-tailed hawk carries a snake lunch home.
Squibnocket.
Squibnocket.
The Island is full of bright light and spirit, and everywhere on the Vineyard the message is the same. The holiday season of Christmas on the Vineyard begins. Travel the brightly decorated main streets of our villages and you will find the rhythm of Island life changing. There is a new bustle in the air, a sense of seasonal purpose — so much to do and so little time since the arrival of December.