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Day 418

Laura Gilkey on February 23, 2016

I began my day under a full moon on the Ringling Bridge. I was alone, and it was extremely quiet. The usual volume of walkers and joggers and bikers was… Continue Reading Day 418

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Day 415

Laura Gilkey on February 20, 2016February 20, 2016

It was an absolutely gorgeous Saturday morning for youth athletics. Benjamin’s baseball season officially gets underway next Saturday, but the team had a scrimmage today. Michael and I divided and… Continue Reading Day 415

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Day 414

Laura Gilkey on February 19, 2016

I was awake much later than I intended last night. I created a facebook page for the Rainbow Star project. Within minutes, I had four requests for stars.    … Continue Reading Day 414

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Day 413

Laura Gilkey on February 18, 2016February 19, 2016

What a day. I feel like I’ve been hit by a truck. Which is ridiculous, in the grand scheme of things. Strap your boots on, Laura.  Banyan and I walked… Continue Reading Day 413

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Day 410

Laura Gilkey on February 15, 2016

The boys had the day off from school today. Banyan slept in, while Benjamin woke up before the sun to join his daddy at his Monday breakfast meeting. He loves… Continue Reading Day 410

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Day 393

Laura Gilkey on January 30, 2016January 30, 2016

As I was preparing for bed last night, I pulled up my email, and saw that Benjamin’s sweet teacher had given me a heads up about some impulsive behavior in… Continue Reading Day 393

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