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Bill Alstrom (MA/Maine/MA)

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Just a guy from New England. I love my wife, our dog Sophie and my garden. And food, glorious food. I am an idealist but I get practical quickly when faced with a problem. I write as therapy. Earth First. Fingers in the soil. Dog is my copilot.