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EUROPEAN WATCH CO. A GALLERY OF FINE WATCHES Robert Cocuzzo Robert Cocuzzo is the editor of N Magazine on Nantucket. Before becoming a professional writer, Cocuzzo was a US Coast Guard – certified fishing captain. He's currently working on his first book, about a legendary skier from Bedford, Massachusetts. In this issue: Cocuzzo writes about beach etiquette for Parting Shot. What are you looking forward to on Nantucket this summer? "Another fun season exploring the endlessly entertaining stories this wonderful island community produces. Beyond that, catching waves on my stand-up paddleboard—or trying to, anyway." What's your favorite beach? "Madaket Beach on Nantucket, where I can watch the fishing f leets head out." Michael Chabon Michael Chabon is a novelist, essayist, and screenwriter whose works include the Pulitzer Prize – winning novel The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay, Telegraph Avenue, and the Hugo and Nebula Award – winning The Yiddish Policemen's Union (all of them written in part at the MacDowell Colony). He is a member of the Academy of Arts and Letters, and was named Chairman of the Board of Directors of the MacDowell Colony in 2010. In this issue: Chabon recounts a recent 10 -day stay at MacDowell, where he grappled with his muse and discovered that the colony's tagline "freedom to create" has a deeper meaning than he'd realized. Heather McGrath Photographer Heather McGrath grew up in her grandparents' hardware store 20 miles south of Boston and never let go of their entrepreneurial spirit. She studied at CalArts and the New England School of Photography, then apprenticed under legendary action photographer Art Brewer in Los Angeles. She now has her own studio in the South End. In this issue: McGrath captures the Reny family for Spirit of Generosity. What touched you about the Reny family? "They are four courageous, resilient people. They seemed so happy that they are all here together, making a difference despite what has happened to them." What do you enjoy about photographing people? "I like shooting people in a raw, honest moment. I'd rather be a f ly on the wall and shoot documentary style."