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A Poem & A Reflection

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Ryan Diaz
May 06, 2022
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Dear Reader,

A few weeks ago, my wife and I visited Corona Del Mar, California. You only need to spend a few minutes wandering the West Coast to notice the difference between there and here, NYC, all grey and consuming, California, all sun and light. We spent most of our time outdoors, savoring the warm weather and scenery. We wandered sandy beaches pressed up against cliff faces, walked trails overlooking the Pacific, and spent our fair share of time marveling at the outlandish homes built to entertain the retirees and the heiresses.

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