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The Story of a Real Life,  Secret  Treasure Hunt     Not all treasure maps are drawn on parchment or sealed in bottles. Some are hidden in plain sight. Welcome to the Secret Treasure Hunt blog series, where every Wednesday from now through 10/22 I take you through the last three years of my life as a treasure hunter. There are secrets and discoveries below, but if this is your first time here (hello!) I recommend starting from   the beginning .   THE SECRET