This past week Cecil and I escaped to the northern Outer Banks with our rescue pup, Percy. We visited here in November 2020 and knew we would be back one day. This was Percy's first visit to the beach (we adopted him in 2021) and he loved it! Hitting the road with my two favorite … Continue reading Outer Banks 2023 – Days 1,2,3
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NC Outer Banks – Day 6
The end of a vacation is always tough, especially one that was as fun-filled and relaxing as this one was. In true style we left as soon as we were up and ready. We stopped for coffee and breakfast sandwiches at Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Pub and turned west toward home. At my request we … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 6
NC Outer Banks – Day 5
Thursday was our last full day so we stayed flexible and went wherever the beach wind blew us. One thing was for certain, though: coffee. We decided to check out a couple more stores so this time I picked up my mocha latte from Waveriders Coffee, Deli & Pub in Nag's Head. It's Murphy's Law … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 5
NC Outer Banks – Day 3
We decided to head south for Day 3. Our first stop was the Bodie Island Lighthouse, which is located at the northern end of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The current lighthouse was constructed from 1871-1872, with the keeper's quarters built soon after. As with everything on the Outer Banks, the historic sites themselves are … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 3
NC Outer Banks – Day 1
Every year Cecil and I plan a 3-4 night trip for our anniversary. A couple years ago we had tossed around the idea of traveling to Ireland for our 5th anniversary (this year) but due to budget constraints we had to shelve that idea. Then of course COVID-19 came along, so I'm glad we weren't … Continue reading NC Outer Banks – Day 1
Field Trips for Introverts
One of the biggest misconceptions about introverts is that we prefer to stay home and don’t enjoy getting out in the world. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. Introverts thrive on gaining a deeper knowledge of our world and those close to us. We want our interactions with the world to be meaningful, joy-giving, … Continue reading Field Trips for Introverts
New Stories From Old Towns 