It’s rare that an ordinance is passed in Dare County — or anywhere for that matter — that garners support from multiple sides of a potentially polarizing issue. But the recent feral cat ordinance that was agreed upon on Monday, Jan. 4, at the Board of Commissioners meeting has a surprisingly decent number of fans. […]
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The arrival of Thanksgiving and Christmas on Hatteras Island is when I internally take stock and recollect all the reasons why the islands are amazing during the holidays. And inevitably, this leads my little mind to think about how I spent all my past holidays, and revisit the joys and tribulations of Christmases past. And, […]
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After a lot of “discussion,” my hubby and I finally finagled a way to head back to Hatteras Island for the winter. I use the term “discussion” loosely, because what I learned from this, um, negotiation process, is that apparently if you nag long enough, you can accomplish just about anything. Yay, marriage! (Clearly, I […]
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When you’re 20-something, 30-something, or 60ish-something, the island has its own unique appeal and charms and its own list of things you enjoyed at one point, but never want to do again. Why the sudden insight? (Especially when I’m definitely not known for coming up with anything insightful? Ever.) Hard to say. Maybe it’s because […]
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Typically, the first thing that my new mountain buddies say when I tell them I’m from Avon is, “Do you miss it?” Actually, that’s a lie. The first thing they say is, “Where?” So I repeat, “Avon.” Then they say “Where’s that?” And I say, “It’s a small town on Hatteras Island.” Then they say, […]
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I hate Valentine’s Day. And I’m a newlywed who’s in the intoxicating throes of exciting young love. (OK, it’s actually the throes of laid-back, middle-aged love, but still.) In fact, Valentine’s Day has always been one of my least favorite holidays, where I would traditionally watch as all of my excited colleagues got flowers delivered […]
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Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football On Nov. 27, millions of Americans will put on their stretch pants, pull out the remote control, and settle into eight hours of couch time and football until it’s time to dive headfirst into a […]
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Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football Thanksgiving on the Islands: An ode to meat and football On Nov. 27, millions of Americans will put on their stretch pants, pull out the remote control, and settle into eight hours of couch time and football until it’s time to dive headfirst into a […]
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So it has been nearly a year since I decided to live full-time in a non-Hatteras Island locale, and yet the reasons why island life is superior keep making themselves crystal clear, despite the obvious benefits of being a North Carolina highlander. For example, if we get saltwater flooding at 2,300 feet above sea level, […]
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So if were up to me, I would have eloped to Vegas months ago to get married by the closest available Elvis impersonator. Unfortunately for me, I do believe that my close family and friends, whom I love dearly and don’t want to disappoint, either: A) Do not recognize Elvis as a religious figurehead and […]
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