Mount Pleasant Magazine Nov/Dec 2021

59 www.MountPl easantPodcas t . com | www. ReadMPM. com | www. I LoveMountPl easant . com serving in Afghanistan. It documents a journey of loss, friendship and nature’s healing power. Monroe called Dewees the “epitome of living in a natural landscape,” and a place dear to the authors’ hearts. “We love immersing ourselves in the healing power of nature here on Dewees,” said Monroe. “There is something about these untouched landscapes that are so inspiring.” Fairchild transported Carey and me via golf cart to some of her favorite Dewees’ nature spots that appear in the novel, including the “corner,” a birding hotspot where we glimpsed roseate spoonbills adorned in brilliant pink plumage, along with wading wood storks, egrets and herons. On another day, one might spot Dewees’ nesting pair of bald eagles, who have built their home on an osprey platform. Fairchild cruised the island’s loop road, passing wetlands impounded in the late 1940s when Dewees was used as a hunting preserve. These waterways teem with fish, shrimp and crab, providing islanders fresh seafood dinner options. Ducks migrate through in the winter. Community canoes and kayaks are accessible to explore a nearby pond canoe trail. Dewees presents a picturesque setting boasting beautiful, lightly touched beaches, but some routine tasks do require more planning. Residents tote coolers when transporting their groceries, and online package delivery is a way of life. “You group your in-town activities for efficiency, and you get to come home to all of this unspoiled nature,” explained Sullivan. As if to illustrate her point, along a beach access path called Needlerush Walk emerged an extensive field of wild pink marshmallow flowers, swarming with humming, hovering insects. “The thing I love is that there’s something new to learn every day,” declared Fairchild, pointing out a gulf fritillary butterfly. feature A Stand-Alone Memory Care Community. Come see what makes us different! Serving those with Alzheimer’s and other related conditions. We are a member of the JEA Senior Living family of assisted living communities. JEA is committed to being the leader in providing quality personal services for our residents while honoring the experience of aging. 843.216.1001 1025 Hungryneck Blvd., Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 jeaseniorliving.com Call for a free tour!