Boyish

 

“If it is boyish to believe that a human being should live free, then I’ll gladly arrest my development and let the rest of the world grow up.” 

 

—E.B. White (1899-1985), writer, “Freedom,” Harper’s, 1940. Image: Jill Krementz. 1973.

 

 

 

 

• Editorial Comment: I’m with you, Scooter.

 

 

PeezPIX

Nice. Sky.

 

 

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