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Essays | 06/30/09
A simple coil of rope slung over a tree provides hours of swaying solitude.
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How bus, bike, walk became a formula for enjoyment when the car went into the shop.
Essays | 06/22/09
A father confronts a gruff loner with a compassion that transforms a conflict.
Essays | 06/16/09
A curious seal pup finds himself stranded as the tide turns.
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Growing one of the hottest of hot peppers – one whose name added allure for his young son.
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Sparrows like all the modern conveniences of their Home Depot home.

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