Bridges

I love bridges. As long as they’re over water. And the water beneath isn’t troubled. Here are some of my favorites. Bonner Bridge stretches for more than 15 miles across Oregon Inlet and passes wetlands, marine wildlife sanctuaries and long stretches of beautiful beach. It connects the mainland of Nags Head to Pea Island Nature Reserve […]

Penguins, Palm Trees, and Other Sandy Things

If you’re wondering how the name Somewhere in the Sand came about, here’s the scoop…. I have somewhat of a love (okay, obsession) for sand. I collect the stuff (yes, on purpose, and not just in uncomfortable, inappropriate places). My bathroom is a veritable chemistry lab, except, instead of beakers full of strangely colored liquids, […]