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Derrick Z. Jackson: The Fight for Clean Water — Majesty or Madness

I came upon six great blue herons grabbing herring out of the water as gulls swooped down for the leftovers. The Charles is now its own wildlife refuge.

November 26, 2025 · 7 Comments

Betsy Sholl: The Word ‘Swan’ on a Slip of Paper Fell from my Pocket  

The wind that morning was deliciously wild—
one second the water rippled like black pleats,
the next it was all gust-driven glitter
blowing the ticket right out of my hand
for the swans to trample like a shed feather

August 14, 2024 · 15 Comments

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