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Dear Yankee
Saving Nature's Sanctuaries
Bridget Besaw's spectacular photo essay ("New England's Last Wild Place," July/August) was just wonderful. However, as I read, a feeling of apprehension and trepidation swept over me. It seems to matter less and less that people feel places like the North Woods should be saved/preserved. In fact, it seems to matter more and more that these wonderful sanctuaries are indeed "gold mines" and ripe for exploitation. And they seem to be exploited at every turn.
James F. Smith, Preston, CT
Historical Note
Your fine article "Behind the Garden Gate" (June) failed to mention that the Trafford garden was designed by the architect (myself), Joseph Eldredge. This includes the size and shape of the beds as well as the curved paving layout and locations of major plantings. The large backyard from which the garden was carved had been entirely paved with brick except for a stand of lilacs along the western side. All of the construction work was done by the Trafford and Eldredge families in their younger years -- in that other century.
Joe Eldredge, Vineyard Haven, MA
Treasures of the Sea
The story of the Rogerses' sea glass collecting (May) made me recall a previous article in Yankee in which the author called sea glass "mermaid's tears." Since sea glass is a rare find on Connecticut shores, does this mean the mermaids are happier in Connecticut?
Peg Andrulis, Morris, CT
Extended Vacation
Whenever I visit my family in Narragansett, Rhode Island, I enjoy Yankee Magazine after a nice beach or hiking day. Your magazine is such a nice mix: something about the country, the people who live here ... and I love "Yankee Kitchen"! After my last trip to Rhode Island, I decided to get a subscription to have a little "vacation" whenever I read your magazine.
Christian Lange, Hamburg, Germany
Initially Speaking
On page 22 of the July/August issue, you note that television station "WBGH" will be carrying chef Ming Tsai. Good news, but the station is WGBH, which some say stands for "Great Blue Hill" (original site of its tower) or "God Bless Harvard" (current site of its studio, near Harvard Stadium).
John Malcolm, Fredonia, NY
Editor's note: We regret the error. Thank you for setting the record straight!
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