Seagull Thieves on Nantucket M4WYJR2U9VCG
It can happen to anyone. It all begins with a perfect beach day. Sandwiches are prepared, packed, and hauled down to the beach. The sun is hot and the water looks smooth and crystal clear. Someone innocently says, let’s go for a swim before lunch. Hats and flip flops are discarded. A big toe is tentatively dunked in for a test. The next thing you know, you’re swimming out to the sand bar, taking in the fresh, salty water and bright, glowing sun. A gorgeous sailboat cruises past. This is what life is all about, you decide. That’s when it happens. You’re distracted...
Read MoreA Pet Turtle for Owen: Part I
Overall, the snapping turtle excursion on Nantucket turned out to be a very memorable part of Memorial Day weekend, especially for my son, Owen. He is the kind of kid who is likely to jump up and tell you the differences among the 17 species of snakes that make New York State their home, whether or not any of them are venomous, or rattle off some key foods an Italian Wall Lizard might enjoy, like crickets. Even though the only contact I plan to have with a creature like a snake involves the purchase of a pricey handbag or pair of shoes, I still try to be encouraging. With that in mind,...
Read MoreCatch of the Day!
If fishing is your game, it might be difficult to find a spot better to cast your line than the waters that surround Nantucket. These prize-winning striped bass made for an extra special dinner. Grilling them over charcoal just adds to the spectacular taste. And reeling one of these babies in is a memory to keep with you for...
Read MoreKayak at Jetties Beach
Here’s a perfect example of an ideal day at Jetties Beach. It’s July. The water is warm, and more importantly, calm. My husband, Tom, takes our boys Owen (5) and Jack (3) out for a scenic kayaking tour of Brant Point. I was probably busy lounging in my beach chair spraying myself down with SPF 80. Hurry up and relax! This is the sort of day that makes you realize what summer is all about—family, fun, and if you can get there, sun and...
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