The compound was full of sound and color. Ondieki’s heart hammered against his ribs, keeping time with the drums. He wanted to run, to throw his arms around each of the singing women, but his legs remained heavy, anchoring him to the earth.

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ISLE: Interdisciplinary Studies in Literature and Environment, ASLE's journal, is seeking a managing editor. Deadline to apply April 28, 2025, details at www.asle.org/stay-informe... #AcademicSky #envhum

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In #Okinawa, coastal fishermen now farm #coral, restoring #reefs like planting trees in a forest. With #ocean temperatures rising, half the world’s coral reefs have already vanished. These farmers are fighting back, one fragment at a time.

[Heppoko Taylor]