Sunday, May 25, 2014

Mario Vittone on Signs of Drowning

I put up a link to this piece that Slate republished last year, but apparently not here. They've put it up as a public service now that many people will be heading to various kinds of swimming holes over the summer. Let's take it viral, people.


Without further ado:


Drowning Doesn't Look Like Drowning by Mario Vittone


All other confessions of ignorance can wait. Happy Memorial Day, and safe swimming!

The Swimming Hole, by Thomas Eakins--1884-5

 Okay, those boys probably aren't drowning, but they're bound to get a few clicks, when they show up in the footer from time to time. Anything to save a life. Anything...
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4 comments:

  1. Julie C GrahamMay 26, 2014 at 1:52 AM

    I shared that on my Facebook page. Thanks Seana.

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  2. seana grahamMay 26, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Thanks, Julie. I should probably take time to reread the whole thing myself.

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  3. Mario VittoneMay 27, 2014 at 5:12 AM

    Thanks for keeping that message alive every year.

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    1. seana grahamMay 27, 2014 at 12:30 PM

      And thank you for writing a terrific piece, Mario.

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