Around the Campfire

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here's to the lost boys and girls

here's to the lost boys and girls

let's watch clouds instead of counting coins

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John Roedel
Jul 06, 2024
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It took me 50 years to finally leave my childhood and only six months to go running right back to it.

Being an adult felt like sticking my hand in a jar of sun-warmed mayonnaise. I was an imposter—a daydreaming adolescent wearing a businessman’s clothing.

During my short time as a grown-up, I found it too easy to become impressed with myself. I poured cem…

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