Tom Dresser
I’m nearing that arbitrary age when the federal government has determined I am approaching senior citizenhood, and thus entitled to benefits from the slowly and surely sinking social security administration. I should be flattered, or eager to anticipate a great new adventure, akin to getting my driver’s license or the right to vote. But turning 62 feels more like having to register for the draft or being eligible to join AARP.
On a sunny Sunday afternoon, what better activity to enjoy the Vineyard and burn off a few calories than a walk in the woods? No conservation organization walks were listed in the calendar section, so I set out on my own to explore the recently opened John Presbury Norton Farm, operated by the Martha’s Vineyard Land Bank, located at the junction of State Road and Old County Road in West Tisbury.
My granddaughter Shealyn Smyth attended the West Tisbury story time recently. She loved the other children in the group, sat quietly while the story was read and appreciated the friendly atmosphere. At two, she’s already a book-happy person.
When Featherstone Center for the Arts launched its annual autumn appeal, the focus was on family members of multiple generations who participate in the arts at Featherstone.
Newly nominated board member Andrea Quigley’s granddaughter Ashley Biggs has enjoyed the Magic Garden summer camp for two years. Ms. Quigley herself has participated regularly at gallery openings and watercolor classes.
The wife and I scored tickets to see Tina Turner last week at the new Boston Garden. The drive against commuter traffic was pleasant, peaceful and private.
We parked below the new Boston Garden (TD North), at the vortex of Route 93 and Storrow Drive, down four levels. Emerging from the elevator, we faced a rush of humanity in all its glory — lots of exuberant, excited, enthused fans scoring tickets, waiting for the rest room, gathering, grouping and going up to the concert hall.
Do you agree it’s time for a change? Have we had enough of the same old same old? We seem to have fallen into a rut over the past eight years. Many of us welcome a chance for change, a breath of fresh air, a new view of the world. Bring more people around to our way of thinking. Share our feelings with a larger segment of the population.
We want to do more than we’ve done in the past. We can do better. This is no time to sit on the sidelines. We need to walk side-by-side, shoulder-to-shoulder and show our solidarity for the cause.