There is something about the month of April that makes even a non-gardener want to grow something, to see life sprout up from the winter-scorched earth. The sandy soil of Hatteras Island doesn’t seem to naturally grow anything but prickly pears and briars, but historically, people kept gardens and grew much of their own produce. […]
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When my grandfather, Ignatious “I.G.” Scarborough, was no longer able to drive, I liked to pick him up and take him wherever he needed to go. Every time he got in my car, he would tell me to go round by the harbor so he could see what was going on. The harbor was the […]
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I have many memories of traveling from my childhood home in Virginia to my grandparents’ homes in Avon. My earliest is of waiting in line for the ferry that took cars over Oregon Inlet before the bridge was built. Later memories include catching a ride with Basil Hooper, Sr. and his family. Basil was from […]
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In the 1930’s, Christmas season on Hatteras Island was the most exciting time of year, rich in traditions and revelry. This was especially true for children as it was the only time of year they would receive a toy. According to the book, The Kinnakeeter , by Charles T. Williams II, Christmas festivities started well […]
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“Of cabbages and kings…” Lewis Carroll, 1872 The Walrus and The Carpenter A walk along the oceanside gives us view of the dramatic; waves crashing, dolphins jumping, pelicans diving, shorebirds scurrying in an never-ending quest for food. But a walk along the soundside is one of peace and calm. Nothing seems to be in […]
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