Life is golden
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...
Enjoying ‘locals summer’ in the September garden
Those of us living near the coast know that September, dubbed “locals summer,” brings a time of refreshment when we can exhale and reclaim our beaches, grocery stores, and parking spots. In the same way, after a summer of little rain and multiple heat waves, we can...
Remembering, reflecting and rising: Lessons from 9/11, 24 years later
Twenty-four years ago, I held my one-year-old son close, unable to stop the tears. The world felt smaller, darker, and unbearably fragile. For many of us who lived through Sept. 11, 2001, that day is etched into our memories. We remember where we were, who we were...
The amazing wines of Northern Spain
Drink Up! The wines of the Iberian Peninsula – Spain and Portugal – are among my favorites. In fact, these are arguably some of the best wines in the world! So please, pour a glass and allow me to introduce you to the wines of the Basque Country, Navarra, and Castilla...
Falling back into your routine: A fresh start for fall
Ahhh, fall. The air is crisp, the pumpkin spice is flowing and the kids are officially back in school. Which means … you finally have a second to breathe, right? Summer was full of beach days, barbecues and late nights — fun, yes, but let’s be honest: routines usually...
