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Ben Schools


Smaller world

I lived in the same city my entire life before coming to college. I traveled every now and then, but for the most part, Charleston was my world as a child.

Stuck in the moment

We found ourselves high and dry on a mud bank in Charleston harbor. Anyone boating around an unfamiliar area will realize the importance of knowing depth.

Who do you know here?

At the end of summer, my twin sister and I woke early for a sunrise paddle on the beach. Though we both enjoy being out there early, it’s generally something I prefer to do with my own friends.

Teachings of solitude

A miniature valley behind a ridge, opened upon my path a few hundred feet from the campsite. I strolled in, sat among the rocks and melted away into my surroundings.

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