Ahhh, holidays. I use that word in both senses: a break from regular working life usually spent with friends and family that often involves travel—and the traditional celebrations occurring near the end of the calendar year. They are both often full of fun, relaxation, stress and conflict—often all at once.
For Thanksgiving my family and I decided to do things a little differently and headed to the beach. We’ve been renting a home on the Outer Banks of North Carolina for....