Azalea Magazine Fall 2021

THE MASTER WORKS OF IMPRESSIONIST PAINTER WEST FRASER

ORGANIZER NIKKI BOYD / THIS IS JEDBURG JUNCTION / HOSTING A STYLISH OYSTER ROAST ON A MISSION WITH BEYOND BASIC / POEM: AUTUMN SUNSET / A SIGN FROM ABOVE

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50 RU S T I C REVIVAL

Forget all of the bells and whistles, these recipes feature simple ingredients prepared to allow the flavors to shine.

56 PLACES REMEMBERED

The canvases of impressionist West Fraser are a tribute to the places he remembers and those we should never forget

Canvassing the Town Artist West Fraser in his Charleston studio

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COLUMNS 33 Natural Woman

by Susan Frampton

06 Editor’s Letter 10 Contributors FIELD GUIDE 11 Fall 12 Wisdom 14 Landscape 16 Literature

37 Kids These Days

by Tara Bailey

SOUTHERN LIFE 19 Southern Spotlight - Design 25 Southern Spotlight - Community 29 Southern Spotlight - Community

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41 Life & Faith

by Lili Hiser

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THE VILLAGE POET 64 Autumn Sunset

editor's letter

Saying Goodbye Losing a loved one is not easy. Each death has its own unique set of circumstances, relationships are complicated, grieving is complex, and throw in all of the do's and don’ts of cultural ceremonial standards, saying goodbye can be confusing at best.

My mom started showing signs of dementia about four years ago. It started with words or reactions that were out of character, and progressed to getting lost, forgetting how to perform basic errands, and changes in common personality traits.

Three years ago my siblings and I decided it was time for her to move in to a memory care facility—for us, it was a matter of safety. She was still wanting to drive, would get confused as to where she was, and would often hand over all of her credit cards to a cashierso they could chose which one to use. Unsupervised living was becoming dangerous for my mom.

It’s rough to see one of the people who taught you how to live your live, forgetting how to live theirs. With all of the sadness and confusion associated with her condition, there was a silver lining—if only for a short time. My mom was carefree—like she was living her life with the stresses of a four year old. Concerns about money disappeared. Daily stresses that would lead most of us to yoga class or to a tall glass of wine, had no effect on her. For the first time in her adult life, she was free—free to see past life’s trees and enjoy the forest. It was a comforting time for us to watch her skip through life—again, if only for a short time.

The disease finally played out exactly like the doctors had told us it would. She stopped talking, then stopped walking, and finally stopped eating. My mom passed away peacefully with my sister by her side.

Now was the truly hard part, not for her of course, she was in a better place and we truly believed that. But for us there were questions. Did we do enough—say enough? Was there anything else we could have done that would have made her more comfortable. Was it selfish of us to put her in a facility? Was it selfish of us to ask God to take her, when her life consisted of lying in bed? Those questions may linger, but her funeral was healing.

Family and friends that we hadn’t seen in years offered their condolences, but their sharing of memories was what we needed most. We got to go back in time with them and remember mom’s life—to share in the joys that they had kept in their hearts for so many years—to focus on her life, instead of her death.

Losing a loved on is not easy. But if we can preserve the memories, we will always know just where to find them.

In loving memory of Loretta Lee Davis and Arthur Harrell Roberts.

Will Rizzo Editor In Chief

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JESSICA MAIER Style Editor

ELIZA CHAPMAN BAILEY Writer

SUSAN FRAMPTON Writer & Editor

Jessica Maier, a professional interior designer with a passion for elegantly simple spaces, lives in Summerville with her husband, new baby, and her trusty companion Rabbit the dog. She spends an inordinate amount of time preparing, eating, and talking about food. When she isn't up to her elbows in a new recipe—a daily occurrence—she's outside moving her body and enjoying the sunshine.

A Lowcountry Native, Eliza grew up in Summerville and Mt. Pleasant. She currently resides in Summerville with her husband, two children, three dogs and two cats. An Elementary School Media Specialist in N.Charleston, Eliza has a BS in pPolitical Science from the College of Charleston, and a Master's in Library and Information Science from the University of SC.

Never dreaming that anyone would read her ramblings, Susan Frampton scribbled her way through two wildly different careers before accidently becoming a writer. These days, when away from the keyboard, she follows the antics of her accident-prone husband, nurses pinecone-swallowing wiener dogs, reads late into the night, and counts her many blessings.

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JESSY DEVEREAUX MITCHAM Writer

Jessy is a writer and veterinary technician that was born and raised in Summerville.

She enjoys spending her free time with her two children, Scarlett and Finn, exploring the outdoors, kayaking in the Lowcountry, and takes every opportunity to escape to the mountains with her family.

TARA BAILEY Writer

Tara Bailey lives in Summerville with her husband and three daughters, assuming the one in college comes home to visit. She has worked as a naturalist, a teacher, a writer, and an editor, balancing her love of the outdoors with her compulsion to alter sentences. She enjoys natural history, horror movies, and reads anything in print.

A B R I E F L O O K at L O C A L C U L T U R E

Historically, fall was called “harvest” because of the “harvest moon” that occurs close to the autumn equinox.

Fall

Pumpkin spice, colorful leaves, cooler weather, and college football

Americans typically refer to this time of year as “fall,” while the British use the word “autumn.”

Fall is caused by the Earth’s tilt, not our distance from the sun.

According to the University of Chicago, children born in the fall are statistically better students and live longer.

Fall colors are caused by the amount of sugar in leaves.

Birds spend most of the fall migrating. The Arctic Tern travels 44,000 miles from the North Pole to the South Pole.

Fall tourism, aka “leaf peeping,” brings in big money ($3 Billion) for New England states.

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WORDS OF WISDOM

Poison Ivy

Know what poison Ivy looks like, literally and figuratively.

Poor choices have consequences.

In the last issue of Azalea Magazine this "column" was introduced. The subject matter was to be about wisdom—life's lessons learned and shared. The topic in that issue was realistic expectations and the phrase shared was: "There are no silk blouses at the Piggly Wiggly!"

And, what should we be aware of? The short answer would be harm, to our mind, body, and spirit.

With that lesson learned, or at least considered, time to move on to another phrase that was mentioned, "Know what poison ivy looks like, literally and figuratively. Poor choices have consequences."

There are many sayings and expressions that deal with this. From the Bible, "judge not less ye be judged," and from your mom and mine, "you can't judge a book by its cover."

It's out there, in yards, in the woods, along paths.

It can climb trees. It looks lovely in the fall with orange and red leaves, some small, some large.

It can hide in bushes or look like a standalone bush. It can even look like real ivy. But folks its all the same thing­—poison ivy. Three leaves, always.

Danger, always.

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People, places and events can have consequences for us, our families, our businesses, all aspects of life, if we are unaware of the "three leaf syndrome."

But wait a minute...Aren't we told NOT TO JUDGE?

The answer, how to assess danger, from the same source, the Bible, "a good tree bears good fruit," and from mom, "actions speak louder than words." So be a self appointed fruit inspector, book reviewer, or action assessor!

If harm is real, our response should be detach and disengage with compassion and correction, if possible. And if a plant, get the Round Up and calamine lotion!

A mentor once told me, watch someone or something long enough and they (or it) will show

DIANE FRANKENBERGER

Diane Frankenberger is owner of People, Places & Quilts and a community activist. Describing herself as “older for sure, and a somewhat wise woman,” Diane says she tries to learn lessons the first time around, "because you will keep getting the same lesson until you learn it!” Diane is the proud great granddaughter of Moses Frankenberger, who she says "came to this country in the 1840's and sold goods from a push cart and then finished up as a well known philanthropist with a nine story department store.

My English teacher would have red marks all through this sentence. But maybe I wanted to be a dangling participle rather than a shop owner?”

Diane is a well-respected figure in the Summerville community for her no-nonsense but kind attitude, creative mind, and community stewardship.

you who and what they are.

So, the lesson to consider: watch out, three leaves equals danger.

PS I just remembered that there was a song about poison ivy, I looked it up and sure enough! The Coasters released Poison Ivy in 1959, and it made it to number one on the R&B chart!

Poison Ivy She comes on like a rose but everybody knows She'll get you in Dutch You can look but you better not touch Poison ivy, poison ivy Late at night while you're sleepin' Poison Ivy comes a-creeping around She's pretty as a daisy but look out man she's crazy She'll really do you in AM

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Pawleys Island Photographed by

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A morning trip on Salt Marsh Creek at Pawleys Island

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LITERATURE

An American Tail Father and son Army veterans, Joseph and Matthew Tallon, share a story of tragic loss, love, and survival, and an unlikely quest, 40 years later, for the Purple Heart.

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Praise for 100 Days In Vietnam “Joseph Tallon’s story, told through his wartime letters, recollections, and the words of his son, is a moving account of an American family’s experience with war, loss, and remembrance.

100 Days in Vietnam offers readers both a rare window on the final days of our painful national odyssey in Vietnam and a remarkable record of an individual’s determined quest to honor a fallen comrade.”

Ken Burns, Filmmaker and Director of The Vietnam War, The Civil War, and many other films

“For all of us coming of age in the class of 1969, the Vietnam War was always looming.

After receiving a draft notice post-graduation, Joe Tallon scratched and clawed his way through Army training, ultimately finding himself in Vietnam by 1972. His resiliency and strength to overcome shine through in this poignant survival story told in tandem by father and son.”

Mike Krzyzewski, Head Coach, Duke University, West Point Class of ‘69

“100 Days in Vietnam is a story of selflessness and self sacrifice, qualities that have been and remain essential to the strength of our nation and our Army.

Joe Tallon’s story is important because it will help readers appreciate the importance of the warrior ethos, the covenant between fellow soldiers…”

H.R. McMaster, author of Dereliction of Duty: Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam (1997) and most recently Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World (Sept 2020)

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L I F E & C U L T U R E from O U R L I T T L E S L I C E of T H E S O U T H

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Boss Lady Nikki Boyd at the head of the table

Organizing A Dream

If you were told that it’s time to follow your dreams, where would you start?

by Jessy Devereaux Mitcham

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ikki Boyd’s dream began with a lamp made from teacups. A lifelong creative, Nikki caught inspiration one day to make the unique lighting element, and filmed herself doing the craft project at home while she did a DIY tutorial. At the time, she was not all too familiar with YouTube or how the website worked, and she certainly didn’t expect too many people to watch her video, but with encouragement from friends and family, she followed their advice and uploaded the video to the social media platform. For weeks, her teacup video had just one viewer: her mother.

But despite the abysmal view count, just creating and sharing the video sparked a certain flame inside of Nikki, and she soon discovered that filming videos of her doing her normal routines around the house brought her a level of happiness she hadn’t experienced before.

Whether it be cleaning, organizing, decorating, or simply filling out a calendar for the month ahead, the joy she gathered from recording her daily tasks turned into a full-blown passion. She had found her dream.

Before the (now legendary) teacup lamp, Nikki and her family traveled the world through her husband’s position as an active member of the Air Force, moving every time he was assigned new orders. When it finally came time for her husband’s retirement, they decided to settle on one of their favorite places that he had been stationed at in the past: Charleston. Once settled in their new home, Mr. Boyd encouraged his wife to follow her own dreams after a lifetime of supporting his. Nikki wasn’t sure what to do with this new opportunity.

“I thought to myself, ‘Do I really want to stay at home and eat bonbons and Snickers for the rest of my life?’ No way!” she recalls, laughing. She wanted a project and something to call her own, and thus began the era of “At Home with Nikki.”

Being married to a military man, routine and preparedness are key elements to sanity. When her family was moving from station to station, Nikki learned that having a system was better than approaching each move without one. She began to keep her family’s important paperwork in binders, and she found a better way to transport her family’s belongings. Rather than constantly having to pack and unpack, just to have to repeat the process again in a few months, she learned that keeping their belongings in organized bins or baskets that could easily be transported was the way to go. The

hectic, ever-changing lifestyle of a military family is what helped her establish her own style of organizing. It was important for her to make each house they moved into look and feel like a beautiful home, a place they would want to come home to at the end of day where her whole family would feel happy, safe, and secure. At each station, her organization and preparedness paid off, allowing her family to settle in to their new home with comfort.

In her new life in Charleston, Nikki called on the lessons she learned over her lifetime as a military spouse. Prepared with the organizational knowledge many people crave, Nikki continued to create and post more content, regardless of the amount of followers she had on her YouTube channel. For some time, her loyal viewers consisted of her own mother and just a few others, staying small for nearly three years before she gained some serious traction. Once she had a sizable following on YouTube, she began getting requests from her followers to help them organize their own homes. She took those requests and turned them into a business of her own, helping to teach others the lessons she learned throughout her adult life.

Nikki has plenty of clients that are completely overwhelmed with their home space and don’t know where to begin. It all begins with Nikki. The client will take her on a tour of their house, showing her their problem areas. They work together for weeks, checking in once (if not multiple times) a week to assess the mess and come up with solutions together to fit each family’s needs. Nikki makes a conscious effort to reassure her clients that, in her words, “This is nothing! You can do this. Let’s just take this step-by-step.”

Her “step-by-step” method is to go room by room, and then to break each room into quarters. Nikki and her client will spend one week on just one fourth of the room, which helps make sure her clients do not feel overwhelmed. If Nikki picks up on her clients’ anxiety, she will calmly tell them, “the rest of the room is invisible, don’t even worry about that right now.” Nikki and her clients create an individual process for each situation, which then turns into an organizational system. All the while they are laughing and having coffee together, making Nikki’s services feel more like an activity with a friend rather than a chore. She emphasizes the importance of working as a team, not just between her and her clients, but strongly encouraging families to sit down together and have regular family meetings about how they will commit to the organization.

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Form and Function Clockwise from top left: Even utilitarian spaces can look sharp; Boyd at home in Summerville; Boyd's current body of published works; no more junk drawers

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“You can clean and organize your home, but it will be back to how it used to be in no time if your family members are not all on the same page,” says Nikki.

For those clients who have no organizational knowledge and believe they can never be an organized person, Nikki has one piece of advice that sticks out among the rest: stop overthinking. The majority of her clients take a look at their living space and get overwhelmed with the project ahead of them. Nikki’s method is to take one step at a time, helping her clients find a method that works for them, without it being too much to handle for all involved.

Nikki is a force that can’t (and shouldn’t) be stopped. Aside from being named “Organizer of the year” by Real Simple magazine, she has written multiple books, has three channels on YouTube­ —including a pet-related channel, featuring guest appearances from her adorable Yorkshire Terriers.

Though many would be content at the level of success Nikki has found, the powerhouse has big plans for the future.

Due to her following on social media, she has gained the attention of celebrities, television stations, and publishers that have transformed her early days of DIY into a full-blown career. Despite her rise to fame, meeting Nikki is like meeting an old friend, with her services feeling more like a partnership than an enormous task you have to endure on your own. Nikki is now living her dreams, and with the passion and dedication of someone full of knowledge, confidence, and determination, she is a continually rising star.

If you are interested in getting your life a little more organized, Nikki offers a variety of services. From home to office organization, Nikki Boyd has your back. She offers in-person and virtual services, making it easy to access her skills from anywhere in the world. AM For more information or to access her YouTube channel (@AtHomeWithNikki) visit athomewithnikki.com/

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Works of Heart Molly Smith and Ashton Johnston in the Summerville location; pottery art, created by teammates as a fundraiser, can be purchased at Beyond BASIC as well as Public Works Art Center

Anything But Basic

Teaching life skills and encouraging independence for the special needs community

by JEliza Chapman Bailey

oung adults are told, "The world is your oyster. You can be anything you want to be." Allusive advice from sages who shucked the oysters, cut themselves and found a few pearls along the way. For those starting out, getting a foothold can be daunting. Regardless of your educational background, work experiences, or who you know, there are obstacles. Loved ones and friends offer encouragement, “Things will work out. Believe in yourself and your abilities.” What if your abilities are labeled by society as a disability? Your strengths are not seen as strong enough? Who is there to help navigate the complexes of the world?

Building friendships, forming relationships, and finding volunteer and employment opportunities can be a challenge. Ashton Johnston and Molly Smith are ready to lend a hand. Their non-profit organization, Beyond BASIC, Building Awareness in Supportive Independent Communities, teaches more than self-care and life skills to adults with intellectual disabilities. Located in Summerville and Mt. Pleasant, the mission of Beyond BASIC is to “assist people with intellectual disabilities achieve fulfillment beyond the basics by developing independent living skills” through empowerment.

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Johnson's older sister, Melissa, is intellectually disabled. Having a special needs family member, Johnson is acutely aware that those with intellectually disabled desire to be self-sufficient, productive members of

society. Leaning towards the medical field, Johnson earned a dual degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of South Carolina.

Moving home after college, she reconnected with Melissa. Now an adult, Melissa expressed her yearning to have a job, develop friendships and expand her range of experiences. To help her sister live a more fulfilling life, Johnson researched programs across the country. This path led her to create a multi-discipline program, Beyond BASIC, specializing in the individual needs of adults with intellectual disabilities.

Smith, a music therapist, with a dual degree in psychology from Charleston Southern University, was hired by the Pope family to help their autistic son, Anthony, implement life skills training outside of the classroom. Anthony participated in the Beyond BASIC pilot program sponsored by the City of Charleston’s Recreation Department.

Inspired by his growth and a sense of community, Smith stepped out of her shadowing role, volunteering to help Johnson teach classes. In Smith, Johnson found a kindred spirit. Encouraged by the success of the program and desire to continue providing services, Johnson asked Smith to become an equal partner in Beyond BASIC. Her music therapy background was invaluable to the organization's evolution.

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and step outside of their comfort zone.

Everyone in the program a team member.

Participants are Teammates. Staff are Team Captains. Johnson and Smith express, "Many of our Teammates have spent their lives being in a position where they were answering to an authority figure. At Beyond BASIC, we are all adults, and we are all about mutual respect!"

The Team’s weekly schedule infuses the arts, trade skills and STEM based learning into five elements: developing social aptitude, health awareness, independent learning strategies, increasing self-esteem, and training for new skills. The five elements incorporate approaches for independent living in an all-inclusive nonjudgmental environment.

Teammates are encouraged to express their opinions and ideas for learning objectives and experiences. Choice gives Teammate’s ownership, builds confidence, and cultivates a sense of value. Tony Pope, Anthony’s father credits this all-encompassing approach for enriching his son’s life, "Anthony is so excited to go to Beyond BASIC. Every morning, he jumps out of the car every with a smile on his face. Beyond BASIC is a wonderful program for adults with disabilities. The program has helped him improve his speech and social skills. He is more confident, more independent and has made great friendships with the other members of the group. This program is the greatest thing to happen to him."

Fine motor skills classes are taught in conjunction with art therapy. Pottery and sewing are mainstays in the program.

Johnson and Smith are exploring avenues for Teammates to sell their pottery pieces. This class extension is an entry to the marketplace and opportunity for Teammates to learn about money. Independent learning incorporates home skills and cooking. Teammates are included in the meal planning. Johnson aptly states, "Anyone with disabled loved one has blinders on. They have a fear of society, of the looks they will get in public, fear of judgement. So, they build a wall around that person. Through our relationships with our Teammates, and really listening to what they wanted. What they had to say. That’s when our blinders came off too. We realized there is more we can do as a community. That’s what we are trying to do here, not only educate our Teammates but the members of our community too."

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Volunteerism serves a dual purpose at Beyond BASIC. One, to demystify disabilities through social awareness and provide opportunities for Teammates to socialize in a real-life setting.

Volunteers interact with Teammates they may never have encountered, forming friendships, bonding to meet a shared learning target.

Secondly, Teammate’s community service, solidifies their strengths and contribution to a larger society. Smith affirms, "Volunteerism teaches community inclusion, that our Teammates are capable of giving of themselves.

Historically, the disabled are looked down upon. Not necessarily on purpose, people do not believe they are capable of doing tasks the average person is able to perform."

Utilizing the skills of Teammates and Volunteers, Beyond BASIC hosts an annual disc golf tournament. This year, the 3rd Annual Beyond the Disc Tournament, is sponsored

Home Room Teammates work on a wide range of skills at the Summerville location

by East Bay Deli, on Saturday, September 11th at the Sewee Outpost in Awendaw. For those interested in supporting Beyond BASIC but do not play disc golf, a Bash Before Disc 2021 Party will be held on September 10th, at Edmund Oast’s Brewing Company Downtown Charleston from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. The Bash will feature live music, a silent auction, and disc golf putting. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. Proceeds from both events support the programs and services provided by Beyond BASIC. Johnson and Smith are two dedicated minds with one vision. They are a dynamic duo juggling the needs of their Teammates with the need for resources, balancing growth with sustainability. Beyond BASIC is alternative to traditional adult day care facilities. It has filled a void and given a voice and presence to those often not heard or seen. AM For additional info about Beyond BASIC, visit beyondbasiclifeskills.org

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Field of Dreams

Cathy and Craig Green have created an oasis for makers, growers, friends, and families

by JEliza Chapman Bailey

Green Acres Live music; Craig and Cathy Green; fresh, local produce

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We have all encountered a resonating place, the one that lingers after leaving.

The characters and setting speak to us with nostalgia or originality. Maybe both. This voice, this unique identity, is hard to define. Words do not suffice. Attempting to convey our experience to others we begin, “It is A, with a hint of B; it has a little bit of X, Y and Z—well sort of.”

We end with, “You really should go and see for yourself.

Then you will understand what I am trying to describe.”

Jedbug Junction, owned by Craig and Cathy Green, is such a place. It cannot be pigeonholed into one category.

It is an Artisans Village selling antiques and collectibles.

It houses a nursery and farmer’s market. On Saturdays, Jedburg Junction has an open-air market, sells dry rub BBQ, grilled vegetables and sides.

Months before masks and social distancing became routine, Craig, a contractor specializing in hotel renovations, purchased 1.3 acres on Butternut Road, intent on converting the defunct buildings into an office, workshop, and construction yard for his company. Cathy had her own endeavor; she owned a fitness studio in Park Circle. The Governor’s orders to close public spaces

grinded Craig’s business to a halt. Likewise, Cathy's fitness center was forced to shutter its doors. The focus of the newly purchased property shifted from a workspace for Craig to a fitness studio for Cathy.

As the world became increasingly insular and isolated, the Greens spent more time on Butternut Road. Cathy aptly states, “It was a time to look around at what we had and to make something of what we were blessed with and not lament what we had lost.” Neighbors, curiously eyeing their work, stopped by to check the progress.

Craig, a former Navy chef, started selling BBQ to them.

Hungry for socialization and good food, his neighbors found a haven. The Green’s property became a place they could congregate, outside, with minimal risk.

Growing up in Southern California, Craig remembers the atmosphere surrounding the local fruit stand. How people would gather, tell stories, and share experiences.

The Greens recognized a similar environment was unfolding on Butternut Road. They just were not sure how it would materialize.

Buildings were renovated, displaced dirt became a garden,

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Patchwork Paradise Left to right: Face painting is always a hit with the kids, the indoor farmers market, hot BBQ smoked on site

and word began to spread. Local farmers asked to sell their produce on days the Greens sold BBQ. Artisans were invited to sell their pieces. Craig recalls, “Everyone was looking for a way to earn additional income. We were able to provide a platform for people to sell their produce and wares. A lot of people were out of work.” Along with its atmosphere, the purpose of Butternut Road also began to emerge. Its calling was to serve as a junction, not the proverbial crossroad junction. A literal junction, a place where two or more things converge. Here, neighbors, craftsmen, artisans, and friends joined, forming an interdependent community thriving on everyone’s success. Jedburg Junction was conceived.

Through vision, hard work, and self-discipline, the Greens modified and adjusted to the challenges of the pandemic. Over time, a paradigm shift occurred on a little piece of property between several new communities in Jedburg. Instead of looking for opportunity to knock, Jedburg Junction became an opportunity for others.

The main structure was transformed into a house with a cottage style floor plan. The kitchen is an indoor farmer’s market. Cathy purposefully places, among vintage items and artisan wares, vegetables, canned and dry goods. Cheese, eggs, and other cold items are in an unobtrusive refrigerator. The seasonal produce is sourced within a 30-mile radius of Summerville.

Soaps, hand-tooled knives, iron and custom wood pieces, art, pottery, and jewelry are sold throughout the store. Estate furniture can also be found in the adjacent Barn.

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nursery. The Quonset Hut is an open-ended building with long tables for vendors. The nursery sits under a portico attached to the Quonset Hut. It is stocked with plants cultivated in St. Matthews and Ridgeville.

Cathy nurtures the seedlings and waters the plants.

She creates a bountiful array of well cared for indoor and outdoor plants and trees.

The Barn and Quonset Hut can be rented for large and small events. The space is ample, showcasing an air of country chic. Behind the Quonset Hut, tents are raised creating a BBQ venue. Adjacent to the tents is a stage surrounded by large Adirondackschairs and tables providing seating for patrons. The furniture highlights another aspect of Jedburg Junction, custom woodworking, and design.

On Saturdays, an Open Market and Family BBQ is held in the Quonset Hut. To complement the store and nursery, additional vendors sell their products and produce. Community organizations are also welcome to set up outreach tables during this time. A tire swing invitingly hangs from the great oak. Swirls of laughter emanate from playful children; a sense of community is abundant.

Jedburg Junction is a little bit of everything, but not too much of one. Hard to define. Uniquely its own. A must-see destination, just minutes from Downtown Summerville. AM

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Flights of Angels

N AT U R A L WOMAN

Whether coincidence or providence, the appearance of angels brought with it the certainty of sweet deliverance.

by Susan Frampton

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I’m not a big Shakespeare fan, but despite its twisted plot, for as long as I can remember, the poignant last line of Hamlet has stayed with me. "Good-night, sweet prince; And flights of angels sing thee to thy rest." Melancholy, yet hopeful, to me the words acknowledge loss but also confidence in sweet deliverance. While I have no doubt that there are truly angels among us, I never imagined they might actually appear. Little did I know.

Loss is an inescapable part of our lives, but I was not ready to say goodbye to my dad. As the hearse passed through the gates of Beaufort National Cemetery, a line of young Marines came into view, standing at attention with rifles at the ready. Nearby, a lone bugler waited for his cue beneath a moss-draped oak. It was inevitable that we would one day find ourselves in this place. Still, I was not yet ready for the reality or the finality of the ceremony to come.

I met Harrell Roberts on a September afternoon in 1957. Squalling

my way into the world, I was not aware of my good fortune or that the skinny young man that held me in his arms on that fall afternoon would carry me the rest of his days. But it soon became clear that this man was someone special, and as we set off on the journey that would span a lifetime, I knew I was in good hands.

Early on, Dad taught my brother and me the Marine Corps motto, Semper Fidelis. Always faithful. He had learned its true meaning as a young Marine in a cold, far-away place called Korea, and the words had come to be the compass that guided him through life. Always faithful—to his God, his country, his family, and his friends.

My dad was a study in contrasts. He was good-natured, and he loved to laugh, but he did not suffer fools gladly. However, to those who knew him best, his capacity for forgiving and forgetting rendered him more bark than bite. His standards and his expectations were high, but he never asked anything that he wasn’t willing to give.

He loved unconditionally, and he and my mother shared a bond that could not be broken. Perfectly matched, the devotion and respect that

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the two had for each other set the gold standard for all who knew them. Faith was at the forefront of their marriage and our family life, and it saw us through troubled times. There is no doubt in my mind that it also saw Dad through the dark days of his own illness. He never lost faith that the Lord was with him, holding him in his arms the same way a young father once held his baby daughter. Semper Fidelis. Always faithful.

Though his service in the Korean War included one of the fiercest battles in Marine Corps history, he was a humble man. Dad never met a stranger, and his friends were as uncountable as grains of sand. Each one knew that they could count on him and he on them. Semper Fidelis. Always faithful.

I watched as his brothers-in-arms, many frail and bent with age, gathered in their signature red coats to bid farewell to one of their own.

Though they stood on trembling legs, as they rose to attention, for a moment, they were young Marines again. Their numbers had dwindled over the years. Their loyalty never wavered.

Its proximity to Beaufort’s Marine Corps Air Station makes the sound of jets overhead the ironic soundtrack of the peaceful National Cemetery, but as we awaited the start of the committal service, the low-flying aircraft that streaked by caught us all off guard. Raising an eyebrow, my brother turned to me and whispered confirmation of what I was not sure I had seen. “Susan, that was a Blue Angel.”

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Navy and Marine Corps. What we saw was improbable at best.

Yet, as the flag-draped casket was lifted from the hearse by the Marine honor guard, four dark blue jets with the signature gold logo of the Blue Angels appeared on the horizon. As they passed impossibly low over the casket, the four tipped their wings in unison before the lead jet accelerated straight up, releasing a plume of blue smoke.

We would later realize that it was the Missing Man formation, a maneuver strategically timed to match the movement of the honor guard on the ground.

Suddenly, a moment that might have been the darkest was filled with the joy and incredulity of the unexpected flight of angels. The melancholy tears of loss mingled with the display of sweet deliverance provided by unlikely messengers. As the somber Marine placed the folded flag in my hands, saying “On behalf of a grateful nation…” what my heart heard was Dad’s voice reminding, “Semper Fidelis.

Always faithful.”

Dad never stopped teaching us, and there is an unfillable hole in our lives without him. In his last days, he taught us how to die with dignity, courage, and the conviction of eternal life. But in every day that came before his last, he taught us the best lesson of all: how to live a life of faith, love, and loyalty to friends, family, and country.

Perhaps it was a coincidence, but I like to think it was providence.

Whatever brought the Blue Angels to the skies over Beaufort National Cemetery on that day, their significance was not lost on those who gathered. The guns fired their salute, the bugle played, and we bid good night to our sweet prince— with no doubt in our minds that flights of angels were indeed singing him to rest. AM

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Puppy Love

K ID S THESE D AY S

by Tara Bailey

had forgotten how hard it is to get any work done with a new little one in the house. When we first brought our new addition home, I learned I had to schedule my showers around her nap time, something I hadn’t done in nearly seventeen years. I had to play with her constantly to stimulate her developing brain, to keep her from getting into harm’s way, and to make sure she didn’t put anything dangerous into her mouth. My mornings were groggy as I gave up my summer sleep-ins for early morning feedings and pottying. When I did sit down to accomplish anything that required time and focus, I would put her toys and bed right beside me, only to become distracted watching her sleep because she’s so darn cute.

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Getting a puppy was one of the many things I swore I would

never do, but somehow ended up letting into my life, anyway. To be honest, I haven’t had this much fun since I first discovered ice cream or learned how to ride a bike. And no matter how much I try to blame my husband, I was actually the impetus of acquiring this rowdy new family member.

I’d always been a fan of adopting older dogs. They tend to arrive fairly calm, seem to know the word “out,” and are already in possession of adult teeth. Our sixteen-year-old daughter grew up with our other sixteen-year-old girl, Luna, whom we adopted from Dorchester Paws when she was around three years old.

Luna’s current advanced age and dwindling health means we will soon be feeling a lonesome void in our household. While nothing can diminish the pain of losing a beloved pet, we figured that getting a new dog during the summer, while we had more time and our children were all home, would be a wise thing to do. So, I scouted adult dogs at the shelter­—and even fell in love

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with some—though this process ran counter to my husband’s desire to pick the next dog. Jim said he had always wanted a “fresh” one he could raise from puppyhood, so here we are.

As it happened, I stumbled upon a woman whose blue heeler had had a torrid affair with the lab next door. The result was a litter of eight squishy puppies with sleepy little eyes, round little bellies, and pudgy little paws. The owner was desperate to find loving homes for them as soon as they were old enough to leave their “unbred mother,” and the only problem we had was deciding which one to get.

As promised, Jim (with help from the girls) ultimately picked the one he thought would fit best with our family. In the words of my grandfather, "he done good."

The first day with Calypso was full of wonder. We might as well have brought home a platypus. “She makes little piggy sounds!” “She’s trying to crawl under the sofa!”

“Look, she fits under the sofa!

How do we get her out from under the sofa?” It was as if none of us had ever seen a dog before. Conversely, our other two household pets, the aforementioned Luna and a Chihuahua who makes Joan Crawford look like Mrs. Claus, were unimpressed.

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When night fell, we realized we had to figure out what to do with our new puppy. We had agreed beforehand to crate train, though I wasn’t sure if I had it in me to be up with a crying a baby just sixteen years after the last time. Her crate was equipped with a cozy bed, and when she entered it willingly, we all held our breath. Shortly afterward, the first whimpers began and I had new mom flashbacks and feared I would never again be in control of my life. The next morning I

ordered a “miracle” sleep toy, a plush dog that loosely resembles one’s own pup and had a pulsating “heart” within its polyester confines. The puppy was supposed to think this thing was her mother.

I tracked "Fake Mom," as she was named, every hour until Jeff Bezos, himself, delivered it to our door a few days later. I, then, immediately presented the imposter to Calypso.

We watched as those puppy teeth tore into her mother figure, going straight for the beating of its hideous heart with the same terror and gusto as Edgar Allan Poe’s famed narrator. Sleep would not come that night.

I eventually did what all women with new babies do: I called my mother. She suggested we “just cover the kennel at night.” The next morning, following a full night’s sleep, I apologized to my mom for everything I had ever done because that puppy slept like…well, a baby.

Our family has loved every second of this girl, from her sock-stealing, food-gulping ways to her batting paws and trusting eyes. I admit to having a maudlin moment when I realized that Luna was the dog of our child rearing years and that Calypso would be the one to usher us into our old age. Then I remembered Robert Browning; I am honored to grow old along with this good girl.

Before we brought Calypso home, we had anxiety over whether or not getting a puppy would turn out to be disastrous. I had visions of ruined shoes and gnawed furniture, and Jim worried about being worthy of such a fine pup. As it turns out, she is exactly the right dog for us: active, funny, playful, and bone tired at the end of the day. Now, if we can just get her out from under the couch. AM

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L IF E & F A IT H

Out of the Norm

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by Lili Hiser

ormal” must be one of the most underrated words in the English language. The term is defined as regular, mundane, or dull, yet we use it to answer casual questions like “How was work?” or “How was your check-up?”

Then we move on. But what happens when our auto-reply no longer fits? When the job is suddenly lost or our health is not okay? That ordinary word slips from our hands and shatters at our feet.

Of course, it’s easy to get comfortable with our well-oiled routines while unknowingly taking the smallest things for granted. Like a

thief in the night, when normal is stolen from us, the shock can be jarring. Such losses come in all shapes and sizes: the bank account that takes an unexpected hit, the absence of a pet that once greeted you faithfully at the door, a spouse confessing unfaithfulness, the feared 3am phone call, the first Christmas without that special person, a prenatal ultrasound with no heartbeat.

“Normal” can quickly become a nostalgic part of the past.

Life and normalcy have one thing in common: they are fleeting.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2 reads, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted.” It’s certain there will be great joys on this earth, but also

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great hardships and sadness. While trying to navigate through the fog of challenging times, may we remember that the bad experiences on Earth are as temporary as the cold winter.

When “why” weighs on our hearts and reasoning revolves in our minds, we are not alone in our sadness. Psalm 34:18 calms the soul: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.”

When living life, may we see that “normal” is far from regular, mundane, or dull. Let it be recognized and cherished for what it is: a priceless, fragile gift wrapped in the camouflage of everyday life just ready for us to receive it and be thankful.

As we grow in wisdom, may we realize the value woven into life’s “normal.” How sweet are those blessings that all too often go unrecognized?!

Examining each moment yields rich rewards. A goodbye kiss from a spouse feels much deeper, that daily phone call from a loved one is more cherished, the piles of little kids’ laundry are less of an annoyance, a clean bill of health from the doctor is truly celebrated, and each “I love you” is an invaluable treasure. When living life, may we see that “normal” is far from regular, mundane, or dull. Let it be recognized and cherished for what it is; a priceless, fragile gift wrapped in the camouflage of everyday life just ready for us to receive it and be thankful. AM

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Roasted Gremolata Potatoes Ingredients 2 1/2 lbs fingerling potatoes cut in half 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp Olive oil 2 tsp plus 1/2 tsp Sea salt 1/8 tsp pepper 3/4 cup parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp lemon zest Juice from 1/2 lemon 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl soak potatoes for 1 hour.

Drain potatoes and toss in a bowl with 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tsp salt and pepper.

1/2 tablespoon butter, melted pinch of ground cinnamon pinch of ground ginger vanilla yogurt walnuts, as garnish Preparation Preheat the oven to 350°F and line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper.

Place pears onto the pan and drizzle over maple syrup and butter.

Sprinkle with cinnamon and ginger.

Bake for 35-40 minutes.

Before serving, add a scoop of vanilla yogurt into the center of each pear and sprinkle with walnuts.

Spread potatoes on unlined baking sheet open side down.

Rustic Tomato Zucchini Tart

Roast potatoes 40 minutes or until bottoms are brown and crispy.

Ingredients For Crust: 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup whole grain cornmeal 2 tbsp granulated white sugar 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup cold salted butter, cut in pieces 1/3 cup + 1-2 tbsp buttermilk

To make gremolata, in a small bowl mix parsley, mint, 1/2 tsp salt, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice and pepper flakes.

Top potatoes with gremolata before serving.

Roasted Cinnamon Ginger Maple Pears

For Filling: 2 whole leeks, cut into thin slices 1 tbsp olive oil 1 cup shredded Fontina cheese 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 1 zucchini, sliced 1 tbsp chopped fresh Basil salt and pepper to taste

Preparation In large skillet, sauté leeks in olive oil until softened, set aside.

Preheat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, sugar and salt and whisk together.

Add butter and use a pastry cutter to cut it into the dry mixture until it is crumbly.

Add 1/3 cup buttermilk and stir to combine.

Kneed with hands, adding 1 to 2 more tablespoons of buttermilk as needed to create a ball of dough.

Place ball of dough on large parchment lined baking sheet and roll it out to a 12-14 in circle.

Sprinkle on leeks leaving a 1 1/2 in border around the edge.

Add cheese, tomatoes and zucchini.

Gently fold edges towards middle slightly over filling.

Sprinkle basil, salt and pepper on top.

Bake 45 minutes to an hour until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbling.

Let cool 10 minutes before slicing and serving. AM

Y O J N E

Ingredients 2 pears, halved and cored 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Light Show West Fraser in his element: enjoying the outdoors.

A Quiet Calm, oil on linen

P L A C E S

R E M E M B E R E D THE C ANVASES OF IMPRESSIONIST WEST FRASER ARE A TRIBUTE TO THE PL ACES HE REMEMBERS AND THOSE WE SHOULD NEVER FORGET By

SUSAN FRAMPTON

Photos by

DOTTIE RIZZO

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hough it might require one to be "of a certain age" to recall the melody, one need not be able to carry a tune to recognize the sentiment in the words of In My Life, a love song by Paul McCartney and John Lennon. "There are places I remember all my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better, some are gone, and some remain." For those familiar with the art of impressionist West Fraser, the love song might be fitting prose to describe the collection of work in the artist's repertoire. Fraser's canvases are the places he remembers, from years spent exploring the woodlands, waterways, and marshes around Savannah to summering amidst the maritime forests and wetlands of Bluffton and Hilton Head Island. He intimately knows those that have been changed forever, are gone, or remain.

Born in Savannah, in 1964, his family permanently relocated to Hilton Head, where his uncle and father pioneered a new-concept development called Sea Pines. It was a move that transformed the coastal landscape of South Carolina and shaped the future of young Fraser, who watched it change the land around him. Fraser learned to appreciate the natural world and the freedom of plein air painting, a method referring to painting outdoors. Naturally artistic, he took note of the depth of the colors and the evolution of the light as it moved across the land. "I loved science, and I was always reading," he recalls. "As I watched what was happening to the island where I grew up, I became really concerned about the environment. I knew from my early teens that I wanted to be a painter. I saw the changes coming, and it was disturbing. I knew I wanted to capture the wild places."

A Fine Arts degree from the University of Georgia honed his artistic talent. He soon began his professional art career in watercolor. Though Fraser enjoyed great success as a watercolorist, the medium didn't quite satisfy his creative vision. "I felt I'd gone as far as watercolor could take me."

"I stopped painting in watercolor and began working from

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photographs in the studio." The new direction changed everything. He found that the heavy pigments of oil had been patiently waiting for his brush. "It is such a completely different medium," he says of the transition. "It offered the rich colors I was looking for. I also found it easier and much more forgiving." Today, his use of oils and his impressionistic style make his work instantly recognizable.

Fraser's canvases reflect the immediacy of the moments, and his thick, loose brush strokes create subtle movement.

Both method and style bring authenticity to the settings. For those who have walked in the sun-dappled hammocks of barrier islands or watched ribbons of sunlight shimmer in the gentle curve of a winding Lowcountry river, there is a familiarity. As though he has stood alongside us in places we ourselves remember, Fraser's work reminds us of who we are and where we've been. His paintings are a passport to travel off the beaten path for those who have never been here.

But the natural landscape is not the only subject that draws the attention of his brush. "Charleston was hard to paint before Hurricane Hugo," he says. "You couldn't see it for all the crepe myrtles and other big trees blocking the buildings.

The plein air movement was resurging about that time, and I wanted to get outside to capture the new views of Charleston the winds of the hurricane left exposed. I wanted to paint from life."

In the unique perspectives he discovered, we are privy to bird's-eye views of bright red rooftops, revealing steeples that rise against the skylines of Charleston and Savannah.

In his rainswept streets, the ordinary is made extraordinary by the reflection of streetlights on glistening sidewalks.

Colorful vignettes reveal Fraser's affection for ordinary days at noonday crossroads and pocket-sized neighborhood shops. The work allows us brief moments in these places he remembers in his paintings and share the yearning for these places to remain.

A Second Sense, oil on linen, 24” x 36”; Exactly Like You, oil on linen, 36” x 48”

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Space Invasion Clockwise from top left: The studio is artfully filled with items of inspiration; Frasier discusses his process in the space where he mixes color

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Charlie's at Night, oil on linen, 32” x 36”

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Peregrine’s Perch, oil on linen, 36”x50”; Alto Tropical, oil on linen, 32”x44”

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Fraser is also an accomplished portraitist and has famously chronicled three decades of The Heritage Golf Classic winners. Though forays into portraiture are relatively rare, these portraits hang in the hallowed halls of Harbor Town Links Clubhouse.

I was introduced to Fraser on a cobblestone street in the heart of Charleston. Through an oddly placed opening in an otherwise nondescript wall, he led the way down a brick-lined walkway to the unexpected urban grotto on the grounds of Charleston's historic Confederate Home and College. Up the stairs, his studio is an enchanted space with soaring ceilings and drunken, tilting floors. Here, amidst glass-fronted cabinets filled with fossils and artifacts and tables laden with well-used brushes, West Fraser has spent over two decades producing a body of work garnering him national and international acclaim and a reputation as one of the best American painters of his time. Images of the Lowcountry's most celebrated vistas and most intimate moments stand on paint-spattered easels and lean against water-stained walls. Like his surroundings, Fraser is warm and unpretentious, and one hears the Lowcountry's cadence in his slow, measured speech.

of the thousands he has viewed in his lifetime.

Fraser feels fortunate to have had the safe harbor of the studio during the necessary social distancing of 2020. Unsurprisingly, under the circumstance, the serenity and natural beauty found in his images increased their demand. "It felt a little strange to be experiencing an uptick in business when so many were experiencing the opposite. But I think with people spending more time in their homes, many realized the importance of their surroundings reflecting the things they value—that bring a sense of peace to their world."

Though he is currently working over the summer from his studio in a small Costa Rican village, the Lowcountry is never far from his thoughts. For this gifted son of the south, bringing to life the ever-changing palette of light and color is his way of paying tribute to the places he remembers. "I love to paint.

It's who I am. I hope that I have dutifully captured what I have seen in my life—so that we will all remember."AM

"I began returning to the studio about five years ago because I started wanting to do larger paintings. It's hard to do that in outdoor conditions that can rapidly change. More and more, I find myself painting from memory, sketching in the field, and returning to the studio to flesh out a larger canvas. Trudging through the mud and marsh with a 60 lb. backpack is a vigorous endeavor, and at some point, you can't do as much of that," he says, laughing at what he calls his "old age plan." Many of his scenes are now composites

Spring Gold, oil on linen Studio Sessions Fraser in his Downtown Charleston studio

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village poet AUTUMN SUNSET

by Ellen E. Hyatt

What else is there to say about the sun?

Hasn't it all been said before?

Earth keeps up the 24-hour spinning on its axis to make each day and continues the 365-day orbiting around the sun to make each year.

About a sunset?

There is always more to say.

Much more when days are shorter; shadows, longer. And finally autumn has arrived in the South.

It's the time that sunlight travels through atmosphere that's not too wet, nor too dusty. And through clouds— not too few, nor too many; not too low, nor too high.

If everything’s at the Godilocks point (Ahh . . . Just Right), colors in the sky wow and awe: yellow, bright but not blinding; patches of orange, wisps of pink; fevered red—sailor's delight; a quiet layer of violet that's drifted in like a memory or a sigh.

Yes, questions about wavelengths, scattering, nanometers hang in the air.

Let the meteorologists answer those.

While looking at this sunset, loaned to you and me, we're on the same wavelength.

For now, isn't that the only answer we need?

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