
By Margaret Berei
"As the dusty hue of the horizon appeared
Over the crash of the morning’s waves
Our instincts kicked in,
Telling us to leave the comfort
Of our home and each other"

By Madeleine Preiss
"Nature is determined. Nature finds a way. It is awe-inspiring and humbling to know how small we are in nature’s vast and complex world."
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by Allison Fradkin
"The discovery that you and nature are closer
than the pleats in Anne’s pigtail braids
will be met with
justifiable jubilance"