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Community spirit
From the outside looking in, one might think the best thing about living on the Outer Banks is the proximity to the ocean and the abundance of outdoor opportunities. Those are awesome things to be sure, but those of us on the inside know that the best thing about the Outer Banks is the community of people. * I am... Read More
Welcome to fall
I was feeling a little robbed that the last weekend of summer (fall begins on Thursday) coincided with the red NO SWIMMING flags. Thanks, Igor. * But I didn't feel too sorry for myself because we had an epic afternoon on the beach last week, and there is still hope for many upcoming dips in the ocean. * Besides, this... Read More
In praise of spontaneity
The cool, crisp northeast air inspired us to take a shotgun camping trip this weekend. Now, some people might check the weather before they set out, but for some reason that didn't occur to us this time. We woke Sunday morning to a steady rain on the tent top. While that made for a messy de-camping (thanks, dogs) and... Read More
Sideswiped by Earl
Schwoo. What a narrow escape we had with Earl. * Now you may be one of those people who say it was no big deal and they're mad at The Weather Channel for all the hype, but I say having a category 4 hurricane headed within 100 miles of us was too close for comfort. * Thank god it dropped to a category 2 and only... Read More
Time Flies
Here's a paradox: Why does a summer day, which is actually three or four hours longer in daylight hours, slip by so much faster than a winter day? Summer days fly by like flipping a deck of cards in the air while, to me at least, winter days drag on and on like an endless game of solitaire. * I can't believe we've... Read More