The earth has tilted its axis shifting winter into spring.  As I was folding clothes today at my job I dreamed of faraway places.  I shifted through magazines on my lunch break, one clothing catalog showing perfect pictures of St. Barths, enticing me towards a deserted island with just my journal, ink, camera and island […]

There is nothing more serene than a lost edge of the world sunset flooding city streets like the Aurora Borealis…as I completed my neighborhood walk tonight I caught sight of a spectrum of light and shadow in collusion as the sun rebelled against the night – setting fire to the sky… Sometimes adventure is just […]

If you travel a mile inward you light a fire to the darkest areas of the soul, if you walk a mile in the neighborhood you realize your house isn’t the only one on the block. – Vagabond Warrior Musings The past few days I’ve been getting back in the groove of my work routine, […]

Southport is the sort of town you instantly fall in love with. It exudes character, charm, history and grace with a laid back vibe. Southport is a place I have only visited sparingly yet it’s history in interwoven with my ancestry.  Southport used to be known as ‘Smithville.’  On my mother’s side I am related […]

The vivid cerulean blue of a wide open coastal sky filled my senses as I stood on the balcony of The Sandpeddler, taking in the view one last time.  The past few days in Wrightsville have been therapeutic and fun!  We loved our suite and the easy walking access to the beach and restaurants. Before […]

The beach has cast a spell and we just couldn’t run away.  My mom and I decided to stay in Wrightsville one more day.  This morning I enjoyed listening to the sound of the ocean’s musings from my deck while sipping a strong cup of coffee.  Later in the day my mom and I went […]

In this post I am getting a little bit philosophical…the beach is cleansing my spirit.  The past few weeks have been stressful and I am grateful to have had a few days of sand, sun, atmosphere and great seafood to release my worries with the tide as the waves bring in new ideas and a […]

Cracked sea shells, shimmering sand in the afterglow of the ocean’s kiss – I am starting to think this could be heaven as I hear the whistle of the wind move in the rhythm of the sea. Piers – a window on the water, seashells and sand allow us to build castles at least until […]