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Open Bar: The Time For Mediation

This is a time for compassion. This is a time for communication.  This is a time to seek understanding.  This…
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Open Bar: The Bystander

Oblivious, he set out for his usual evening stroll.  The sky was cloudless and paling in the twilight, so the…
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Open Bar: Requiem For An Irreplaceable Soul

Sky blue eyes twinkling with mischief and love, a massive smile bookended by cavernous dimples, peals of maniacal laughter echoing…
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Open Bar: The Inverse Golden Rule

This is a community of givers, of doers, of the selfless, of the inspirational.  Juxtaposed against the vocal minority of…
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Open Bar: Leave It At The Front Door

She was a social creature.  You couldn’t walk with her through town without stopping to stand awkwardly as she engaged…
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Open Bar: Bad And Other Assorted Apples

We eat a lot of apples in our house.  Violet and I consume approximately one each daily, particularly in high…
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Open Bar: Think Small To Live Big

As the flakes continue to fall, the vertical feet passing beneath my skis continue to mount.  On some days, the…
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Open Bar: Girl Power

The normally loquacious gaggle of girls was surprisingly quiet as they donned harnesses and tight shoes, gear that was unfamiliar…
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