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Jon Norcross

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A Taste of Civilization

Jon Norcross

Submitted to Contest #228

Jonathan Norcross A Taste of Civilization The sign guarding the gate to the prestigious Hurricane Island Outward Bound warns: “This ain’t no Camp Dandelion.” As we passed by it the bus driver addressed his thirteen-year-old passengers, “Hope you didn’t bring any food.” We were all wondering whether or not we would be able to keep the cornucopia of candies bursting from every one of our pockets. Apparently we had our answer. Upon arrival at base camp our belongings were thoroughly inspected and separated into nec...

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