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“Phosphorus is added to
streams and enters the lake. Algae
growth is stimulated, and a dense
layer forms. (c) The algae layer
becomes so dense that the algae at
the bottom die. Bacteria feed on the
dead algae and use up the oxygen.
Finally, fish die from lack”
― Daniel B. Botkin, Environmental Science: Earth as a Living Planet

“knew that Jordan would be sure to notice and ask about her tears. Nothing gets past that one! Peony thought. That strange, quiet little girl with the darting eyes that see everything, maybe even what folks are thinking! Something”
― Augusta Trobaugh, River Jordan

“And her cracked voice confirming what they already knew: that God would carry them in the palm of His hand through their illness or grief or a long, hard birth. That’s why people cared”
― Augusta Trobaugh, River Jordan

“After working for the agency and observing the miscalculations and overt corruption, I’ve found it necessary to expose the exploitative actions carried out in the name of “helping children.” Because we do live in a world where parents abuse their children, it is imperative to acknowledge that the agency tasked with protecting these children”
― Carlos Morales, Legally Kidnapped: The Case Against Child Protective Services