As late summer washes in, the nights smell like autumn breeze, but reptiles are still quite active, making it the perfect season to celebrate two of my favorite things: turtles and coffee!  May these whimsical apparel and gifts showcasing iconic turtle species of my native New Jersey—diamondback terrapins, eastern box turtles, and painted turtles—remind you to savor each moment, no matter how you take it.  I hope that you can metaphorically find your place beside these turtles, who I contend are not slow but patient, and enjoy a coffee not to speed up your day, but to warm it, to expand your awareness until you see the world with turtles’ eyes.  May these scaly companions bring you both caffeine-stimulated breakthroughs in your autumn endeavors and the blissful tranquility of the cozy before- or after-work coffee breaks that keep you going.

Disclaimer: Please do not try to give turtles coffee or other stimulants of any kind. They may not look it at first glance, but they are already quite mischievous enough.