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On Giving: Thinking about Generosity is enough for some. by JamesBaruch
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On Giving: Thinking about Generosi...by James Baruch
Giving is such a personal decision, and it's further complicated by impulses of greed, fear, and self preservation. This short essay discusses why it is so difficult for...
Spinning wheels by JamesBaruch
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Spinning wheelsby James Baruch
A poem about drinking and gambling.
"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.
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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.
"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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"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.
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Mental Vacation by JamesBaruch
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Mental Vacationby James Baruch
A short writing about the hassle of travel.
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...
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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"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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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...
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...
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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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...
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.
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.
Tie Game by JamesBaruch
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Tie Gameby James Baruch
A poem about little league baseball.
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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...