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“What little wilderness remains displays the patterns we must return to, if our species and as many others as now remain are to persist here a while. Ideally this would call for a broad cultural rapprochment with the wild, a long overdue armistice in civilization's war upon it.”

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Stephanie Mills

Stephanie Mills is an American singer known for her distinctive voice and musical talent. Born on March 22, 1957, she has been active in the music industry since the 1970s. Mills' musical style blends soul, jazz, and gospel, and her songs often convey positive messages and deep emotions. more

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