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13. During a camping trip in Arkansas many years ago,

Fri Jul 3, 2026, 07:42 PM

10 hrs ago

the forest practically glittered with them – so amazing! I'd never seen more than a few at a time before.

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During a camping trip in Arkansas many years ago, snot 10 hrs ago #13

Yes! I was pleasantly surprised 🙂 Luciferous 8 hrs ago #14