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The Wisdom of Do Nothing
The entire time you are on the Outer Banks, you will hear a soft murmuring sound in the background no matter where you are. Most think it's the gentle breezes calling; others assume the soothing sound is from the blue-green water gently licking at the shore.But if you listen carefully and quietly, you will hear Do... Read More
The Sea Casts Its Own Net
You get the coffee perking, throw open the curtains and turn on the marine forecast - is that your routine for starting the day? Do you listen attentively for the times of high tide, low tide and if it's gonna be a'blowin' a gale? If so, you must call the Outer Banks home -- either literally or in the sense of the... Read More
Meandering Manteo...
Dear John, Just want to let you know how much I appreciate having you for a boss. I've been arriving late to work and most days leaving early, but instead of firing me, you gave me time off with instructions to go find my lost passion and reclaim my enthusiasm for life. How wise you are!You also suggested that I... Read More
The Extraordinary Day-to-Day ART of Silver Bonsai Gallery
It's not terribly uncommon for people to think of artistic mediums-that is, the material artists most commonly use to create a piece of work-in fairly simple terms. Perhaps something along the lines of potters using clay or painters using...well, paint. The truth, however, is that a lot of artistic trajectories rarely... Read More
The Power of Three
When you travel in France or Spain and visit one of the many small villages tucked away in a valley or alongside the sea, chances are you will find yourself in the town square. This is the place where everyone comes to gather at all times of the day and night to pick up a loaf of bread, meander into little cheese... Read More