Stolen glimpses of the Thimble Islands

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The Thimble Islands lie just off the Connecticut coast on Long Island Sound, and about 24 of them are inhabited. The islanders are a hardy lot who value their privacy, which is often compromised by the scores of tourist boats operating in the area.

Connecticut, Islands, Long Island Sound

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Poker's promise

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The son of immigrant parents discusses the ways that the game of poker reflects US culture. He found that learning to play poker introduced him to American aspirations and gave him a sense of belonging.

Personal narratives, Appreciation, Children, Immigrants, Children of immigrants, Poker

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Stolen promise

Article Abstract:

An African American mother relates her concern that her daughter may never find a man to marry. Inner city violence is destroying the lives of many young black men.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, African American women, African American men

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