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Eleven Summers Later I Stay Out Of The Atlantic
Boston writer reflects on 11 summers in New England and a lifelong struggle with the ocean. From the Quincy Y to shores of Lake Erie she describes learning to relate to vast water, preferring inland pools and predictable boundaries over deep seas and breaking waves. The essay contrasts Midwest familiarity with ocean awe and questions humanity’s impact on nature.
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Boston Globe
New England
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Atlantic
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Quincy Y
Chippewa Lake
Ohio
Lake Erie
Cleveland
Middle America
Rose Kennedy