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The Moment of Disturbance

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  • Publication: East Hampton Press
  • Published on: Jun 4, 2024
  • Columnist: Marilee Foster
The soundtrack plays wherever you go. It isn’t composed of a playlist, songs that you or a friend have chosen, but a noise you cannot suppress. Sometimes it’s earth-moving equipment,... more

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