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ike=20the=20perfect=20end=20to=20the=20afternoon.=20I=20sat=20by=20the=20wi=
ndow,=20watching=20the=20day=20fade,=20grateful=20for=20the=20uncomplicated=
=20friendship=20and=20the=20quiet=20paths=20so=20close=20to=20home.=20The=
=20evening=20stretched=20out,=20peaceful=20and=20unhurried,=20a=20blank=20p=
age=20before=20the=20next=20chapter=20of=20the=20week=20began.
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