Nahant

Nahant is a peninsula and home to a small flourishing community.  My brother and his family live there.  In the middle of a noreaster' I walked down to the beach, stopping at the sunset cafe on the way.  It is a little restaurant with a very basic menu where you order at the counter and then take your seat.  I ordered a hamburger and fries.  The driver of the waste management truck parked on the other side of the street and came in to order his usual, a meatball sandwich with extra cheese.  Everyone who walked in was called by name.  One customer got to see the latest baby pictures.  Everyone was at home.  What a delight. 

The waves were crashing because of the wind.  I enjoyed the walk in the rain and getting wet.  The power is amazing.