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In the distance I see a lighthouse. The light washes over us and continues on its rotation. This time, I don't know where the light will guide us.

Lauren DeStefano

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Lauren DeStefano
Age: 40
Born: 1984
Born: October 13
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Connecticut
United States
Lighthouse
Continues
Guide
Guides
Distance
Light
Time
Washes
Rotation

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