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Day 440

Laura Gilkey on March 16, 2016March 17, 2016

Today, one of my dearest friends came to town for a visit. We have been connected fiercely, regardless of time or geography, since college. It was so good to see… Continue Reading Day 440

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Day 439

Laura Gilkey on March 15, 2016

We did not cross the Skyway this morning. Our beloved bridge was closed due to fog. So after doing our civic duty at the polls and dropping Banyan off at… Continue Reading Day 439

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Day 438

Laura Gilkey on March 14, 2016

Our friend Ross–senior camp counselor, and concierge to Banyan’s last three summers of adventure–has passed away. It has been less than three months since his diagnosis with stomach cancer. The… Continue Reading Day 438

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Day 437

Laura Gilkey on March 13, 2016March 13, 2016

We are all pleasantly collapsing into the soft places of our house, tired from the sun and the surf, full of gratitude for a family vacation that felt too short–the… Continue Reading Day 437

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Day 436

Laura Gilkey on March 12, 2016

Vacay.

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Day 435

Laura Gilkey on March 11, 2016

On this perfect family vacation day at Captiva, we made a mandala of shells. It was a full family effort that took a couple of hours to create. For the rest… Continue Reading Day 435

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