What’s up
folks? I’m coming at you from the Outer Banks of North Carolina this week and
let me tell you, it is gorgeous. We’ve had up and down weather from blue skies
to fierce thunderstorms and it’s all part of the experience. This place is even
better than I remember from our last trip down here four years ago, which was
also my first OBX experience. This is only my second and with four years
between the two, it is making me very reflective on how much has changed. All
the crap that we’ve been through for the past four years and now we’re on the
other side, whole and better than before, waiting for the next challenge.
Inevitably, it will come, but not today.
There is
something about standing in the Sound out here, where the water comes up no
farther than your waist, and the waves are pushing and pulling in a pulsing
beat older than time. It’s the heartbeat of the world. The ocean is what all
life comes from. And there’s no beating salty ocean air, or the feel of wet
sand running through your fingers. I came down here with the frame of mind that
I was going to enjoy myself no matter what, that nothing was going to get me
down or ruin this time I have with my Bear. It’s amazing what a state of mind
can change. Here it is Wednesday and this trip has been nothing but easy times
and a relaxing frame of mind. Mornings with bacon and coffee and nights with
delicious meals cooked by the family and a glass of Arbor Mist Sangria. Can I
just add that it’s damn good to be over 21?
Today is a
little cooler than it’s been being this week, but that just means it’s good
weather to park my rear out on the deck and get to work on the revisions for Blood Shadows. Yes, I brought my work
with me. I haven’t done a thing to it the entire time I’ve been here, but the
wheels have been turning so whenever I do get back at it, I’ll be ready and refreshed.
Before I
go, I want to add that North Carolina is such a gorgeous state. We’ve got
mountains rising mighty and immortal to the west and gorgeous waters ever
lapping at our shores to the east. We’ve got it all in Carolina, baby. Is it
any wonder I love this state so much?
Peace out
from Carolina Kel, live from the OBX!
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