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Thoughts on Leaving Home

Thoughts on Leaving Home

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Shannan Martin
Jun 26, 2021
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We were tucked into our condo on Ft. Myers Beach for three whole days when I realized the only thing I’d worried about, or even felt marginal concern over, was my garden back home.

I guess that’s the beauty of vacation. There’s something about leaving. About running away from knocks on the door, shuttling kids to and fro, and putting dinner on the table.

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