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Nancy DeWitte Condon
I live with my husband Tom and Golden Retriever Luna in the hills of Western Massachusetts. Canoeing tops my list of favorite outdoor activities. Still, I admittedly turned to “the dark side” and added a kayak to my collection of boats. As an environmental educator with a BS and MEd, I can usually be found hauling students around outdoors. Nourishing a love and respect for the more than human world must continue if we want to live in harmony with this planet of ours.