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Day 442

Laura Gilkey on March 18, 2016

Today was the last school day off for Spring Break, and we made the most of it. Lots of dips in our neighbors’ pool, a lovely gathering with friends at… Continue Reading Day 442

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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 427

Laura Gilkey on March 3, 2016

It was a gorgeous, cool purple morning as my friend and I watched the sun rise over the Ringling Bridge. Always such a beautiful way to start the day. I told… Continue Reading Day 427

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Day 421

Laura Gilkey on February 26, 2016February 26, 2016

I sent the boys out into their academic worlds this morning with high hopes. They both had quizzes today, but more importantly, I wanted them to feel good about themselves.… Continue Reading Day 421

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Day 420

Laura Gilkey on February 25, 2016

Benjamin’s teacher pulled me into the classroom this morning to show me the watercolor self-portraits the class had done as part of an exercise on similes. When I saw Benjamin’s painting it… Continue Reading Day 420

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Day 419

Laura Gilkey on February 25, 2016

I am thinking a lot tonight about energy, and the way it circles around all of us, all the time. It is palpable and transferable. We give it and we… Continue Reading Day 419

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