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Mai Pen Rai by JamesBaruch
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Mai Pen Raiby James Baruch
It's a known fact that mai pen rai is one of the most-used responses in the Thai language. The three syllables roughly translate to "it's okay" or "don't...
Pharmacy 101: Insider tips for a better experience. by JamesBaruch
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Pharmacy 101: Insider tips for a b...by James Baruch
A behind the scenes look at your local pharmacy. Are you frustrated trying to get your prescription's filled? Are you over paying? What the hell is GoodRx? And why d...
"If only you brew" by JamesBaruch
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"If only you brew"by James Baruch
A short poem about Starbucks.
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"A Winter Battle" by JamesBaruch
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"A Winter Battle"by James Baruch
An inspirational poem written durning the 2018 Stanley Cup Finals.
Twenty-five years of Marriage has taught me a few things by JamesBaruch
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Twenty-five years of Marriage has...by James Baruch
A list of 25 observations for my wife on our 25th Anniversary.
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AGENT ORANGE - The Fraud of Fifth Avenue by JamesBaruch
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AGENT ORANGE - The Fraud of Fifth...by James Baruch
Poem about the problems of a two party system.
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"A loved one never known" by JamesBaruch
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"A loved one never known"by James Baruch
A poem written after the untimely loss of my Son's birth father and half brother.
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Golden Arm by JamesBaruch
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Golden Armby James Baruch
Tyler Baruch could be the next Bryce Harper. Follow the exciting journey of this American Youth Hall of Fame athlete as he competes in Cooperstown, NY. This an exciting...
True Friends by JamesBaruch
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True Friendsby James Baruch
How many friends do you really have? Here is an essay on my take of what constitutes a true friend.
It really is a small world by JamesBaruch
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It really is a small worldby James Baruch
What were the chances of randomly running into a distant relative when I traveled 4,000 miles away from home? For me... 100% This is a quick story about how small the w...
Tie Game by JamesBaruch
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Tie Gameby James Baruch
A poem about little league baseball.
"Christmas in Hannover" by JamesBaruch
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"Christmas in Hannover"by James Baruch
A short story about one special Christmas away from home.
Barber Shop by JamesBaruch
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Barber Shopby James Baruch
Have you ever been to the barber? What about an ethnic barber? No? Your missing out!
Perspective: A True Understanding of The Relative Unimportance of Life. by JamesBaruch
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Perspective: A True Understanding...by James Baruch
How negative thoughts influence your health, relationships, and happiness. A short essay about the power of positive thinking, purposeful doing, and how you can feel bet...
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Everyone's an expert; yet critical thinking people tend to disagree. by JamesBaruch
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Everyone's an expert; yet critical...by James Baruch
They speak, we listen. Join me in exploring why so many people accept what others say as fact without asking critical questions.
Spinning wheels by JamesBaruch
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Spinning wheelsby James Baruch
A poem about drinking and gambling.
Momentum by JamesBaruch
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Momentumby James Baruch
A short essay on the phenomena of Momentum for those who struggle with Anxiety and Depression.
Gift Cards; Could there be a worse gift? by JamesBaruch
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Gift Cards; Could there be a worse...by James Baruch
My whimsical take on gift cards, and why I think they are the worst gift to give.
Table for one: A solo trip to Thailand. by JamesBaruch
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Table for one: A solo trip to Thai...by James Baruch
Travel to Bangkok alone was a peaceful experience. Why you should live your life and not depend on others when deciding to take adventures small and large.
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Problem Solving:  Resisting the  natural urge to complete someone else's puzzl.. by JamesBaruch
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Problem Solving: Resisting the n...by James Baruch
There are many problems in the world, but do they all need solving? And if so, are you responsible? This is a short essay on taking a different approach of trying to so...