what is it about the beach?
my experience as an east coast native caused me to hold california beaches at bay. they werent as tortured as i wanted.

i longed for huge thunderheads and angry hissing waves. pebbly beaches and cable knit sweaters.mom and i are driving down to virginia beach this weekend to visit the brother who is stationed there.(all via pinterest)

and while i dont expect the austere beauty of a winter beach, i know what will be there: bowls and bowls of she-crab soup.