Dark day

I have several blogs in draft from the last few days, including one which will have pictures of the Mandolin Orange concert, and I promise I will get caught up eventually (as I usually do, right?)

But it won't be today, as the entire village (me included) is grieving the loss of a beautiful child this morning. And many of us are also now grieving with another friend whose mother passed away today as well. It has been a very difficult day on Ocracoke, and all prayers and well wishes will be appreciated.