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Essay / Great South Bay, New York

Anchored by Readers: A Lesson from the Sea

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A MOMENT TO CONSIDER

A fishing trip on Great South Bay takes an unexpected turn when the boat loses its anchor. The resulting drift gives Kefei a metaphor for writing that remains lively yet lacks a clear connection to its readers.

He uses the experience to reconsider the newsletter as a meeting place for different generations. Listening to readers' stories becomes part of the work, helping personal reflection find relevance beyond the writer's own experience.

A reading note on the published post. The complete piece, photographs, and conversation are on Koffeemocha.

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TAKE IT WITH YOU

Who helps keep your work connected to experiences beyond your own?

A question to carry into your day, or your next conversation over coffee.

Published Oct 24, 2024. Reading time estimated at 220 words per minute.
Source: Being Bold by Kefei Wang ↗

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