Imagine what it would be like to live your life on a flat, waterless prairie and receive your first invitation to visit the ocean. You prepare by packing a huge beach towel, bathing suit, flip flops and sun block. As you arrive at your destination, you can smell the unmistakable scent of the sea, of saltwater and fish and tangible warmth. You run toward the sound of the surf, and catch a glimpse of a white sand beach and a sapphire ocean. But as you round a corner, you discover that access to the water is blocked by a humongous billboard that reads: [Read more]