September does not bring an end to gardening on the Crystal Coast. We are lucky to have a long growing season but the challenges are much different here. Read more….
Author: ocracokewaves
A now sane individual who escaped the world of selling technology, now living in the rolling hills of the North Carolina Piedmont. I have been at one time or another, a farmer, a director for Apple, and a vice president at Wideopen Networks. I continue to pursue my love of photography and writing. I have great memories of boating, fishing, kayaking, swimming, and hiking the beaches along North Carolina's Southern Outer Banks where we lived for fifteen years.
Fall Waters
The colors and the light have changed as we have moved into the fall season. While it is a subtle change, it is still very noticeable to those looking for signs of fall and to anyone who takes pictures. Read more….
Not Everything Hides Well in the Inlet
The Inlet is a good place to hide from winter or storm, but trying to hide mismanagement of our HOA will likely be unsuccessful.
Watching the water
Hermine did not slip by unnoticed, but we only got 4.5 inches of rain and some 10-20 MPH winds. Now we can watch the waters calm back down. Read more…..
The Warm Embrace of Late Summer 2016
Late summer means we are working our way through the heat and towards the best beach time of the year, Fall.
Relentless Criticism
It is easy to jump on the bandwagon with a bunch of critics. It is harder to find out the truth and make an intelligent judgment call and stand up for someone. Relentless criticism can be devastating.
Looking for Shade
It is hot and trees are saviors this time of year on the Crystal Coast.
Did You Do This To Yourself?
Somehow I manage to get sweaty and dirty more than most. Fortunately I have a patient wife. It is part of life in the heat.
A Few Cows
Four decades ago, a few cows seemed like a good idea.
No one at the pool
It is summer, the beginning of the second week of July 2016, and the area around the pool is empty. The answer is simple.
Our technological infirmity 