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Love and Oysters
It's all about the LOVE on the Outer Banks this week ... Oysters are the food of love, right? Why is that? Now I love oysters, but I can't say they make me feel particularly amorous. They taste good, but after I eat them I'm too busy trying not to think about what I just ate - they are the filters of the sea, after... Read More
Loving February
No more Feb. dread. I've long had a love/hate with Feb., but I'm staying positive this year, focusing on loving this underdog month. Here's my plan ...Thanks to the buddy system, continuing my 6 a.m. runs in the cold, windy dark three times a week * Skinny chai lattes from Front Porch and Morning View * Yoga - it's... Read More
Smoke Free Bars and Good Things to Do
The air is clear here on the Banks, and I'm not talking about the weather. N.C. has banned smoking (finally!) in restaurants and bars and it's safe to go out again. Remember those days when we'd come home reeking of smoke and have to wash our hair at 2 a.m. and air our clothes on the porch railing? Gone! Josh Stone... Read More
Roanoke Island: The Hidden Jewel of the Outer Banks
Every Outer Banks vacation should include a trip to Roanoke Island and Manteo at least once. But be forewarned: One visit is not enough — you just can't see it all in one day. The island is overflowing with things to see and do. And more and more each year, people are opting to make Roanoke Island their home base then... Read More