Island Light: Two Faces of Winter
This goose is king of the hill in East Chop.
This goose is king of the hill in East Chop.
Menemsha's Martha Rose makes a stop in Vineyard Haven.
Menemsha's Martha Rose makes a stop in Vineyard Haven.
Reflections of Hines Point.
Reflections of Hines Point.
Edgartown tennis courts in January.
Edgartown tennis courts in January.
Quiet time of year on these West Chop piers.
Quiet time of year on these West Chop piers.
Gay Head Cliffs reach down to the sea.
Gay Head Cliffs reach down to the sea.
Benches under beeches at Polly Hill Arboretum.
Benches under beeches at Polly Hill Arboretum.
Can you tell why it's called Stonewall Beach?
Can you tell why it's called Stonewall Beach?
Tiasquam flows.
Tiasquam flows.
Twilight time at the drawbridge.
Twilight time at the drawbridge.
Pulled up on shore.
Pulled up on shore.
West Chop Lighthouse.
West Chop Lighthouse.
Sun goes down over tashmoo.
Sun goes down over tashmoo.
Night at the museum.
Night at the museum.
This week, winter has shown us the most amiable of smiles. There's no holding a New England winter to any constancy; its whims are enshrined in folklore and all our memories.
Mid January, and our dirt paths have turned to sponge and daytime temperatures are reminiscent of March. It's a January thaw, as much a part of winter as Saturday's return to snow, and it served notice to all who might take the season for granted. Depend on nothing but variety in our weather, and all your expectations will be met.