up front
M
igratory flocks can
be observed passing
overhead. Migratory
humans — cruisers — are anchored
in our sounds and waterways, preparing
to head north for the winter. It’s a
wonderful time at the coast.
October is also the month that
we Think Pink. Any day now, you
can expect to see the color pink
popping up everywhere to honor
breast cancer survivors and promote
awareness. For the past two years, I’ve added a
pink hair weave into my mop of gray to honor
my sister Di’s victory over breast cancer. This
year, my hair dresser, Jeni Culbreth, and I are
cooking up something more, you’ll have to see
me out in the community to find out what it
will be, but a child in my Sunday school class
with two bright pink sections in her hair is my
inspiration.
In this month’s magazine, you’ll see Allison
Breiner Potter’s beautiful photography for a
breast cancer awareness calendar produced by
the TA TA Sisterhood of the Cape Fear based
on the Calendar Girl precedent. It’s a gorgeous,
touching effort, one which celebrates the
beauty of those who have fought this particular
battle. These women have stepped out saying
nothing has the power to make them less of a
woman; a pair of breasts does not define who
they are. In our coverage of this year’s Pink
Ribbon, you’ll find what’s happening this year
to raise money for the cause, a complete schedule
of Pink Ribbon events in our area. Don’t
miss the Pink Ribbon breakfast, lunch and dinner;
there’s much anticipation about what Jack
and Francis will do this year to top last year’s
hair and attire.
Also in this issue is our eighth annual
Women in Business feature, and we’ve got
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an impressive selection of area business
women again this year.
There’s plenty of excellent reading in this
issue, from Keeping the Color, by Jamie Walker,
to a fascinating look at three local organizations
that are actively protecting our greatest natural
resources, by Emily Colin.
We’re fast approaching the tenth anniversary
of Wrightsville Beach Magazine, which
published its humble first edition in December
2000. In honor of that milestone, we’re asking
the community to help us chose their favor
magazine covers ever. See the selection of
120 covers and vote for your favorites on our
website. There is also a display set up at the
Wrightsville Beach Museum of History, for
those who don’t have access to Internet, and
forms, so you can cast your vote there as well.
There’s no restriction to the number of covers
you can vote for, but we do ask you to let us
know why a particular cover was a favorite.
We’ll add those to our staff comments on our
personal favorites to share with you in the
December issue.
As always, we’re looking forward to your
comments!
Editor/Publisher
October brings cooler temps, which
allows windows to be open to catch
the breeze.