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Butterbeans and the time well saved
Butterbeans and the time well saved Butterbeans is ready when the base commander arrives. She likes the commander, and knows why he is here. After a few moments of greeting they are ready to leave. Butterbeans is eager to get going. They have a long journey ahead, however it is one Butterbeans has been anticipating.…
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The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart
The retrieval of Jupiter’s heart The rain is falling harder. Eileen finishes up for the day. It is later than she planned. This means she is on the verge of being late to her next appointment. It isn’t that punctuality is better, it’s just the faster way to finish it sooner. And today, she needed…
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The Waterwheel and the Wagon
The Waterwheel and the Wagon A long time ago things were different. Depending on when it happened, some things might have been very different. When compared to our current times. Modern times have brought changes to everyday life. Through technology and advances in technology, things can change quickly. Once upon a time, there were no…
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At the heart of the little things
At the heart of the little things Dave slams the door shut and stomps across the room. His mood has not improved, and Conner is sure it won’t anytime soon. He watches his friend sit down and open his laptop. Conner knows what is going to happen and he wishes Dave did too. But Dave…
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The winter weather imagination games
The winter weather imagination games It looks like winter is about to get real. I just read the report for our area. Schools are already closing and children everywhere are cheering the added time off! I know at least one particular seven year old that is very excited about the snow day imagination vacation. The…
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What is the last number?
What is the last number? Is there a last number? Ever thought about that? If there even is, how is it provable that it is the last number? The question was presented to me by a little, and curious, 5 year old. We have many questions these days. This one was not an easy one…
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Butterbeans and the surface sprint
Butterbeans and the surface sprint The Sergeant thumbs the elevator button again. There is still no indication the car is moving down to this level. He jabs it a couple of more times and then turns back to look at the Lieutenant. They are ready to join their friends on the surface, just one level…
