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Nightmares and Daydreams in California

Sending all our love and strength to the City of Angels

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Dr. Stephanie Lovely
Jan 10, 2025
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I met my friend at her home in Santa Monica one fall morning. As we walked down to our usual stomping grounds, Palisades Park, we caught sight of the ocean ahead. She stretched out her arms, leaned her head back, and took a deep breath in. “This is why we live here. You can’t get this in Oklahoma.” I couldn’t help but smile.

Even though I was planning o…

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