Fresh look

have always grappled with the concept of love. What does this word mean that society throws around so haphazardly? I feel most at home with bell hooks’ definition: “the will to extend one’s self for the purpose of nurturing one’s own or another’s spiritual growth.” In the Adirondacks, my spirit rises organically. I appreciate all the love people give to the region through sustainability, education and protection—and all the love they provide in memories involving us humans and