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“The stove, she knew, wished it were a volcano, the humble teaspoons wished they were steamshovels, and the sink wished it were a well so all the others could have their wishes. Yet they all stayed exactly the same no matter what they wished, no matter what they saw and heard.”

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Stoneflight

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Georgess McHargue

Georgess McHargue was an American author recognized for his contributions to environmental planning and design. A prominent figure in landscape architecture and urban design, he championed sustainable and ecological approaches to development. more

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