I love sandwiches even more than thunderstorms. And we get plenty of thunderstorms (and have plenty of corn) in North Carolina, too.

And, yes -- I was struck by the fact that Heather was enchanted by even such plain and broken artifacts of the ocean. I get impressed by seashells, too, but only the very pretty ones, because I went to the beach often as a kid, while Heather did not.

It was a very evocative bit of writing, Dave. You're a fine writer. Hope you'll send us something for Flytrap 2 (guidelines and reading period for which should be announced over the weekend).