This past weekend, I was happy to sneak away to my parents’ house on the Jersey Shore.  It felt good to get some salt water back in my veins.  Isn’t life always better at the beach?  Although it rained like crazy on Saturday, I was able to squeeze in a walk on the beach before the soggy weather commenced. What I like most about autumn at the shore is that while I can still stay cozy in my vests and…