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Because we can't escape our ancient hunger to live close to nature, we encircle the house with lawns and gardens, install picture windows, adopt pets and Boston ferns, and scent everything that touches our lives.

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Diane Ackerman
Age: 76
Born: 1948
Born: October 7
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Naturalist
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