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The author of this piece shares a nostalgic recounting of their time spent in Aurora, a period that spanned their adolescence and early adulthood. The author’s memories paint a vivid picture of a quieter time in Aurora, where they spent their days attending Smoky Hill High School and their nights exploring the outskirts of the city. The author recalls the camaraderie of being a part of the “weird kids” group, spending time at the third bridge east of Gun Club, and frequenting local haunts like the Village Inn and the Seven Hills theater. The author’s fond memories of Aurora are tinged with a sense of longing, as they have not returned since moving out of state in 2011…