A Legend In His Own Minefield

A Legend In His Own Minefield

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Beaches

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John Mendelssohn
Feb 15, 2010
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Between the ages of three and 19, I seldom lived farther than walking distance of a beach. From eight to 15, it was Dockweiler Beach in Playa del Rey, popularly known among my peers as D&W. Being shy and reclusive, I commonly went alone, but in the summer following my graduation from junior high school, was able to hitch my wagon to the star that was Mr…

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