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If Nate had to boil down his entire life philosophy into one phrase, it would be “enjoy the moment.” If he got more time to explain, there would probably be something in there about “you might not get another one,” or “if you’re breathing, you’re ahead of the game.” Then if someone was really interested, he might talk about “not taking things too seriously” or “have fun while you can.”
Winter in Lost Harbor, with its short days and absurdly long nights, could be a challenge for that philosophy. Some locals turned into snowbound hermits, some relied on their liquor cabinets. Nate preferred his three-pronged approach to surviving the winter: trips to sunny places, playing hockey with the local amateur team, and hanging out with friends.
Golf with his friend Maya Badger, the town’s only
