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Jeff Cook-Coyle's avatar

Wow, great writing! Thanks for sharing.

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Riley Van Cleve's avatar

This is poignant in a way that feels like remembering something I had forgotten. The true measure of good teaching! Thanks for sharing about your family. :)

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Dee Rambeau's avatar

As a descendent of Frenchmen who also landed on the shores of Louisiana and plundered away theirs—I loved this essay. Thanks James 🙏

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erg art ink's avatar

“ Forever enslaving them to a lack of perspective. “

And from a completely different heritage, that of exploration and the sea. Curiosity, and an inner drive to know.

My question now as I turn 70 next year: How do I turn it off, the never ending quest?

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Nancy Jones's avatar

I'd like to say something memorable about this, but all I can say is thank you for say what I wish I had said.

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