Letter from the editor
September at the Shore carries a softer glow. The pace eases, beaches grow quieter and the dunes brighten with goldenrod. Those sprays of yellow remind me that life is golden, especially in the small, everyday moments.
All summer, we race to keep up with plans and bucket lists. Then September comes along and shifts the focus. Suddenly, it’s the simple things that stand out — a walk at dusk, the salt air rolling through the car window, a neighbor’s wave across the street or the first morning that calls for a hoodie. These are the moments that restore me.
Lately, I’ve been noticing the seaside goldenrod more closely. It grows tough and unshaken by wind or salt, offering nectar to monarch butterflies on their long migration south. Its strength is quiet, but no less powerful. In the same way, progress or success in our lives doesn’t always arrive with fanfare. Growth often looks like showing up, day after day — for our health, our families, our communities and our work.
There’s still warmth left in the sand for reading a book on the beach. High school sports, concerts, farmers markets and festivals all wait to be enjoyed before the season slips away. Look for the colors spreading across the marshes, or watch the birds gathering overhead.
September glows without trying. My hope is that we take time to notice. To see beauty in the little things, to encourage one another and to let the dunes remind us: life is golden when we slow down long enough to see it.
Peace & Love,
Cindy
