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The first day of summer I walked along the beach at Brackett’s Landing, just north of the ferry dock. It was not warm that early afternoon, but people who love the beach choose to hang out at the water’s edge even when it’s chilly.

And why pass up the opportunity to visit the waterfront on the first day of summer?

Do I ever go to the beach when I don’t see people of all ages? I don’t think so. I love that about our waterfront. All ages walking. Family groups. Kids.

One of my favorite twosomes that day was a grandpa carrying a baby boy, perhaps 6 months old. The little guy, blue...