July 19, 2025: The Flip-Flop Life

I remember visiting amazing places for the first time.

The electric chaos of Times Square
Sunsets melting over California beaches
The wonder of DisneyWorld
Holy ground in Jerusalem
Soul-stirring moments in Ethiopia
Snorkeling in Belize
Afternoon tea in London
Breezy views from Aruba’s cliffs
Tacos by the sea in Mexico

Every destination had its charms, but none stir my heart like a quiet island on the North Carolina coast:

Oak Island.

For years, the little coastal town has been our family’s refuge, where the clocks take naps and the only traffic jam involves beach bikes and flip flops.

We meander through powdery sand and stroll across the Ocean Crest pier. We bike sleepy roads and wave to strangers who always wave back. Our time to unplug and breathe.

The best spots rarely need neon. Just rocking chairs and salt air.

❤️ OKI