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The day my son was born.
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During my Queensland childhood, on the days when I avoided the chlorine-infused shower gauntlet and being corralled into the deep end of the school pool.
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Playing football in the school playground at lunchtime.
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In elementary school. I loved learning.
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When my bowels move freely and without complications.
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