The Atlantic·2 min read·hard
From Idaho B Roll
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Brian Blanchfield
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This piece is a reflective poem about a traveler finding a basketball in a small Washington town and the sensory experience of the journey. It captures a quiet moment of connection with a place during a transit through the Pacific Northwest.
Illustration by Liz Hart July 5, 2026, 11 AM ET Share Save Explore the August 2026 Issue Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.
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