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SEPTEMBER
CHARLESTON, SC
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Hello, September. We’ve been waiting for you. Maybe not with open arms but certainly a sigh of relief. September in the south always makes us appreciate breathing again. The humidity can make a short walk around the corner feel like we walked a mile in damp, warm clothing that we took out of the dryer too soon. Inhale hot, exhale hot. So we celebrate Fall here, especially the change in the air. We love being able to sit on the porch swing with a glass of wine and some neighbors without mopping away sweat or swatting mosquitoes. Every season has its benefits, and they seem to be just long enough for us to be grateful for them and then be replaced by new ones. Extra layers. Boots. Jeans. Red wine and maybe even a batch of chili by the end of the month. It is almost like time stands still during the summer and then picks up right where it left off. Routine becomes the norm. Alarm clocks are once again on duty. We push ourselves a little harder on our bike rides, our runs beg us for one more mile over the beautiful bridge and our yoga classes are once again mat to mat full. Inhale cool, exhale cool. Rooftop Happy Hours and outdoor festivals are back. And so are we. Let the Fall games begin; we’re more than ready! Cover Art: Jackie Besteman Cover Art: Ali Douglass
“When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace. ” Unknown
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