12.26.2023 Around the Island Year in Review: ‘Lords of Menantic’ brings Shelter Island history to life Published in July 2023. The Shelter Island Historical Society welcomed Islanders this past weekend to watch its third annual musical, “Lords of Menantic.” This presentation of a slice of...
09.04.2023 Around the Island Jenifer’s Journal: What the walrus said … Hello, September! Well, a couple of days ago, I seemed to be in that hinge of a place again where my column could swing one way or the other....
07.25.2023 Around the Island Jenifer’s Journal: Solo — coping with loneliness You know how “Bogo” means “Buy one, Get one free,” or “Nofo” stands for North Fork? In addition to its conventional meaning: “Done by one person alone, unaccompanied,” I’m...
07.13.2023 Around the Island Jenifer’s Journal: Hagar’s Island The trouble with the “story” in “history” is that it’s already been written. To decide to tell a story about lima bean production on a small island, for instance...
07.10.2023 Around the Island Charity’s Column: Telling Stories When I saw “Hamilton” performed on stage, I sat next to a person whose life work is editing books about American history. At some point, while enjoying this witty...