November settles gently over Southern Maryland, wrapping the region in a calm, golden stillness. The fields fade to soft browns, and the last of the tobacco barns stand silhouetted against low, silver skies. Along the Patuxent and Potomac rivers, morning fog rolls in thick and slow, lifting to reveal quiet coves and glassy water reflecting the muted colors of late autumn.
The days carry a hint of wood smoke and salt air — a reminder that the Chesapeake is never far away. Local roads wind past roadside stands selling the last of the harvest, and small towns like La Plata, Leonardtown, and Indian Head glow with early holiday lights and community spirit. Oysters come into season, crab pots are stacked high for winter, and neighbors gather for Thanksgiving dinners and fall festivals that celebrate the land and water that define this place.
In Southern Maryland, November is a month of gratitude and reflection — a bridge between the warmth of harvest and the quiet promise of winter.
I hope this holiday you get to spend time with friends and family. Its important for your mental health. Get out and make memories with the ones you love whenever you have a chance.
