Why Wellfleet Has Mid-Winter Blues ...

Don’t feel sad if you are not on Cape Cod right now. Wellfleet is like a ghost town. Above, a photo of a cottage, with chimney sealed against eager winter residents, like raccoons. I have been sick with the flu. Stephanie caught it right before leaving for two weeks in New York. Sven has replaced her in Wellfleet, but he came down with flu, too, I made a quick trip to the Cape yesterday to stock up on various cold medicines, milk, etc. I was not able to get to the beaches and apologize to the person who requested a report on LeCount Hollow. Old King’s Highway still boasts an inch of ice, making access treacherous. My mind was on getting as much accomplished as possible, in a short time. While shopping, I caught sight of Sharyn Lindsay and two of her young men. They were talking to a friend who used to sport dreadlocks down to her feet but had a recent haircut and wore a shimmering Valentine’s Day-red wig. This event was the topic of conversation at Wellfleet Marketplace. Work in the parking lot at PJs is almost complete, but now the Mobil Station has started its own project, so filling up the car is problematic. Two out of three gas stations are closed. Wicked Oyster has been open for a couple weeks now and next weekend PB Boulangerie again becomes a destination for gastronomes. I guess it's a sign spring is on the way….