Things were here before you and will be here after you're gone. The geographic features, especially, give you a sense of your own place in the world and in time. (Tracy Kidder)

Things were here before you and will be here after you're gone. The geographic features, especially, give you a sense of your own place in the world and in time.

Tracy Kidder

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