Category Archives: OBX

My mission

Posted on January 10, 2024 by caroldwyer

This was intended as my response for yesterday’s bloganuary prompt. However, while in the middle of copy / pasting my draft into a post last night, the power went out. Wind was kicking up and before the outage, I heard … Continue reading →

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My biggest challenges as 2024 begins

Posted on January 1, 2024 by caroldwyer

This new year brings me into the final stretch of moving into an apartment, a new beginning to some degree. I won’t be traveling far, as the process came about to get out of my current house before the chill … Continue reading →

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My blogging background from earlier platforms to WordPress

Posted on May 28, 2023 by caroldwyer

My interest in blogging goes way back to when Yahoo! had feature called 360 for writing posts and connecting to others. Overlapping that time period, I also used the blog section on Myspace. At different points, I backed up my … Continue reading →

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A relaxing coastal scene for World Oceans Day

Posted on June 8, 2020 by caroldwyer

To celebrate the ocean in my own way, I thought I’d share this view of the Atlantic Ocean, from North Carolina’s Outer Banks. As one of my favorite coastal destinations, it’ll be a treat to visit again after so long. … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the Outer Banks and its historic lighthouse move

Posted on June 18, 2019 by caroldwyer

Warm weather days make me wish that I could take off for a week-long stay at a favorite coastal setting, the Outer Banks of North Carolina. I haven’t been there since June 2004 and stayed at the Cape Hatteras Motel; the … Continue reading →

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A memorial for my mom in honor of her birthday

Posted on June 12, 2019 by caroldwyer

This past week, my mom would’ve turned 65 and as a memorial to her, I wanted to post about some of the things she enjoyed. It was very sudden when she had the emergency which led to her passing. She … Continue reading →

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What’s been going on in my life

Posted on January 18, 2019 by caroldwyer

Since my last entry, a lot has been going on that took my attention away from blogging over the summer and beyond. I began to actively seek new employment, mostly applying to jobs via Indeed through the mobile app. This … Continue reading →

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Outer Banks memories inspire future visits

Posted on June 23, 2013 by caroldwyer

Another season of beach travel is under way, reminding me of past summer trips to coastal areas.  One such favorite destination is the Outer Banks of North Carolina, although it’s been nine years since my last visit.  So, of course, … Continue reading →

Posted in Beaches, Coastal, Dining, Flickr, Foodie, Foodspotting, Foursquare, History, Instagram, Journalism, Lighthouse, Mobile Apps, North Carolina, OBX, Outer Banks, Photography, Social Media, Travel, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hurricane Irene and the East Coast

Posted on September 8, 2011 by caroldwyer

Following up on my earthquake post, I wanted to write about the hurricane that came along just days afterward.  I’ve written posts and shared photos on weather events in the past; for instance, the big snowfall last winter.  So, although … Continue reading →

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A Goal to Reach

Posted on August 20, 2010 by caroldwyer

We are thinking about another trip to the Outer Banks, possibly for next Summer, because of a personal goal in the family. My Mom had two heart attacks at the end of June and through cardiac rehab, she has been … Continue reading →

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