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Turning the corner
March has rolled right in and I'm glad to see it. March 1 always feels like turning a major corner into spring, even though I know it's still winter for 20 more days. * Just knowing that it's March makes me long to get my hands in the dirt - clear out the weed beds and get some veggies and flowers growing. That's what... Read More
Just us
How weird is it to keep having these spring-like days in February? December and February flip-flopped this year - we had 25-degree days in December but now we're having 70-degree days in February. * You don't hear me complaining, though. I loved seeing everyone barefoot on the beach last week, but I don't think we... Read More
Cultural epicenter of the sandbars
Whoever said that living on the Outer Banks is a trade off of culture for nature? * Okay, maybe I've said that once or twice, but now I take it back. * This week, Outer Bankers have the choice of a solo tenor singing performance, a documentary film, a poetry seminar, an astrology class, cooking classes, wine tastings... Read More
Comfort zones
When is the last time you did something outside of your comfort zone? Something that you have never done before? With people you've never met before? In a place you've never been before? * I admit it. My life has gotten kind of small here on this island. Except for travel to a new place once or twice a year, I tend to... Read More
Don't let it happen to you
February. The mere mention of the month can strike fear in the hearts of Outer Bankers. * I asked someone (not naming any names) how he was doing the other day and he replied, "It's almost February. But at least I've got my health." * No doubt we've known some brutally cold and windy Febs on these islands, but we can... Read More