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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.
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.
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...
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!
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.
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...
"Midnight Snack" by JamesBaruch
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"Midnight Snack"by James Baruch
A poem about Eating on Ambien
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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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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...
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.
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...
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...
Spreading like wildfire: And baby let it burn. by JamesBaruch
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Spreading like wildfire: And baby...by James Baruch
Increasingly, with a 24 hours news cycle, and citizen cell phone newscasters, our society is quick to make a judgement about the most serious of situations without any f...
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.
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...
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.
"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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