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    Celebrating 40 with a Solo Hike in Presqu’ile Provincial Park

    July 20, 2015 / 19 Comments

    I’m Done Waiting for Prince Charming

    In March 2015 I turned 40. For five years the big 4-0 haunted me with its ominous implications. It seemed like a season change was coming and the days were about to get shorter and sadder and lonelier.

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