My mom received a text last night that said this exactly: “Why does it feel like it’s been 4,568 days since July 4 and it’s still July?”
It was from me. I sent that text.
Y’all. I’m trying so hard to embrace summer and not wish away this part of my life every year but – it’s so hard. Maybe it’s because I spend a lot of time out in this “Feels like 111” degrees weather.
Our July issue is always one of the most anticipated, well-read, exciting books we put out every other year and it required exactly 35 photoshoots to accomplish – most of them happening outside in this swampy summer Lowcountry environment.
I took a quick (very scientific) survey on CH2’s Instagram page to see if I was in the minority with my negative feelings about summer. Turns out, our social media followers like the fall season best in the Lowcountry. Who knew? I did.
Despite my negative feelings about summer in the Deep South, I’m going to try playing Pollyanna’s Glad Game for the rest of this note. (IYKYK)
The first thing I’m glad about, is that Captain Julie Goraj messaged me suggesting we feature women boat captains for this issue. You might not realize it, but a lot of our content comes from reader suggestions. I so enjoyed meeting these ladies out on the water. Find this story right in the beginning of the magazine on page 32.
I’m glad (no, downright elated) that I got to have my second ever Tin & Tallow burger with Jesse Blanco for his story on page 141. Not sure what secret ingredient is in those meat patties, but it might just be the best burger on Hilton Head Island.
I’m glad (no, absolutely thrilled) that I’m finally getting Wendy Kushel in this magazine. Her personality is fun and infectious, and I felt like I had known her for years the second we met. This powerhouse woman in biz recently got a deal with Walmart for her sugar scrubs. Read all about it on page 40.
I’m glad (no, silly with glee) that I found this pretty palm tree dress at Birdie James’ Bluffton location in Washington Square for my Editor’s Note photo. This boutique been a longtime favorite of mine and we give Michelle Taylor’s two stores a shout-out in Cheryl Ricer’s article on page 92.
I’m glad (really glad) that after 14 years of putting out this Women in Business issue, it continues to grow with more and more success stories. As a woman working with mostly women in a woman-owned business, it makes me very happy.
Come back next month when I’ll be even more happy … because it’s FALL!
