PinnedBob BarsantiFondue DreamsOn her first trip to Europe, and on her first night, my mother bought a genuine French La Creuset fondue pot. It was a handsome, sturdy…5d ago15d ago1
PinnedBob BarsantiKings of SummerWhen they went to the beach for the first time this year, the waves were rolling. Waist high breakers staggered into the steep beach…Jul 9Jul 9
PinnedBob BarsantiConsideration and Black YukonsSummer came like a hangover. One night in June, the ocean draped us in drops and drips. Then, in the morning, the sun shouted in through…Jun 254Jun 254
PinnedBob BarsantiThe Boon CompanionThe Not Good Dog sees another person, or another dog, or a blowing water bottle and goes off, hell bent for leather and bellowing his…May 21May 21
PinnedBob BarsantiA quick note…I have picked up some readers in the last week or two and, though I dig about, I do not recognize you. Which is fine. That is way writing…Jun 29, 2022Jun 29, 2022
Bob BarsantiThe Better AngelsA friend of mine was pawing through the bike rack at Jetties Beach. Her son’s bike (a black and silver Trek) had been taken from the rack a…Jul 2Jul 2
Bob BarsantiFirst Swim(Pleasantly out of Date. The Barn at Sconset Golf is gone, but the course exists)Jun 18Jun 18
Bob BarsantiI Met Mr. Rogers. He was Pissed.I met Mr. Rogers. Apparently, having met the man is a mark of length of servitude to the island. If you can remember him, met him, or fixed…Jun 715Jun 715
Bob BarsantiNantucketers Gone to WarYou could spend an entire summer eating ice cream, drinking Italian water, playing golf and tennis and not realize that soldiers are dying…May 27May 27