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Sara DeSpain: Coastal Odyssey
“Not all those who wander are lost.” –J.R.R. Tolkien
Great artists have always used travel to other places to inspire them. Whether it is the journey, the adventures that happen once there or just the simple change in scenery, artists and writers use the new energy to create new work. An artist’s relationship with... Read More
Imagination Ahoy!
From the dastardly deeds of Blackbeard to the nameless rogues tying lanterns to the heads of nags, tricking ships into crashing on their shoals for a good plundering, one thing is for sure — the Outer Banks is big on pirates! But the swashbuckling buccaneers traipsing toward the Sea Gypsy in their striped shirts,... Read More
Return to the Wild
And it is an interesting biological fact that all of us have in our veins the exact same percentage of salt in our blood that exists in the ocean, and, therefore, we have salt in our blood, in our sweat, in our tears. We are tied to the ocean. And when we go back to the sea — whether it is to sail or to watch it — we... Read More
Tilting at Windmills
I have lived on the Outer Banks for close to 40 years now, and while I realize that does not give me native status — or knowledge — I’ve fancied that I’m more than a little aware of the history that has come before us on these shifting islands due to my local profession of writing and publishing about the area. So,... Read More
Southern Nouveau Cooking and More
Chef-inspired coastal cuisine mixes with Southern hospitality at Red Sky Cafe, where the signature shrimp and grits are always the first thing servers recommend. The upscale but casual eatery spotlights fresh, local fare in a remodeled rustic dining room where you can watch the chefs creating in the exhibition-style... Read More