All posts by threedogink
By OBX and Buy OBX
Why to Shop Local this Holiday Season Our landscape has long brought innovative thinkers and artistic individuals in search of inspiration for invention, crafting, painting, and building. Recent times have seen a growing population of artisans and entrepreneurs on our shores sharing original creations. Along with this growing handmade movement comes greater awareness for the need to support our fellow locals by buying products and services directly from those in our community. According to the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA), […]
Yes Virginia Dare, There is a Santa Claus!
Celebrating the holidays with an abundance of community rituals on the Outer Banks has been a long standing tradition for both locals and visitors. With music and pageantry, illumination and art, anyone looking to celebrate the season can find the perfect way to do it here. It’s hard not to fall in love with these three quaint ‘villages’ listed below that celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas yet bring a few new twists of their own. MANTEO, NC The Town of Manteo […]
Total Giving: Philanthropy on the Outer Banks
It’s been said that North Carolina doesn’t do anything small. From its grand mountains to its ever-spanning coastline, every element of the state seems to supersede its reputation. The Outer Banks is a tiny portion of that grandiose being. It boasts passion that embraces each neighbor tirelessly, giving – even when it isn’t easy. Just how does Dare County stack up when it comes to giving and charitable resources? First a look at the need: The Cost of […]
Where Are They Now: A Look at Six of Dare County’s High School Graduates
My Outer Banks Home interviewed graduates from all three county high schools and traced what has happened to them since leaving our small community. We’ve also asked the folks who graduated from our county schools to reflect on what their formative years were like in local schools. As you read through the following narratives, take a moment to appreciate the educators who have made an impact on Dare County students – students who have since graduated and are now […]
It’s Beginning to Taste A Lot Like Christmas
This Christmas, why not choose a menu that can be prepared ahead of time, leaving only simple tasks like reheating or assembly for the last minute? Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah! Happy Kwanzaa! Did we miss anybody? It’s time for a party and we want to help you plan and execute a relaxed holiday party. Entertaining should be fluid and fun, and here are a few tips and recipes so you can shine as the host… yet still have fun on […]
Everyday Extraordinary
Turn an Ordinary Day into Something Special Our world gets busier and larger by the second. Technology moves us at such a frantic pace, we can hardly catch our breaths. Often we’re advised to stop and smell the roses, but who has the time when there is so much to do? Most folks can’t factor in meditation, yoga, or a much-needed massage. And those get-togethers with friends are long talked about but often get pushed aside when other commitments pop […]
Darrell Collins - Aviation’s Raconteur
Darrell Collins is a star. He doesn’t dress like a star. He’s wearing his tan and olive park ranger clothes for his presentation. He’s not star-rich. After all, he works for the National Park Service. But in the world of storytellers and in the world of Wright Brothers history, Collins is a dazzling celebrity. Witness a recent talk Collins gave at Wright Brothers National Memorial, one of thousands he has given during his long career; children and adults sat rapt […]
Digi-Mag | Winter 2014
