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Mai Pen Rai by JamesBaruch
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...
Spreading like wildfire: And baby let it burn. by JamesBaruch
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...
Table for one: A solo trip to Thailand. by JamesBaruch
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
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...
Pharmacy 101: Insider tips for a better experience. by JamesBaruch
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...
Everyone's an expert; yet critical thinking people tend to disagree. by JamesBaruch
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.
Gift Cards; Could there be a worse gift? by JamesBaruch
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.
Letting go to gain control: Finding peace during the holidays. by JamesBaruch
Letting go to gain control: Findin...by James Baruch
Sometimes you have to let go to get a better grip on life. My thoughts on why this year is more peaceful for me and maybe could be for you too.
On Giving: Thinking about Generosity is enough for some. by JamesBaruch
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...
Problem Solving:  Resisting the  natural urge to complete someone else's puzzl.. by JamesBaruch
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...
Perspective: A True Understanding of The Relative Unimportance of Life. by JamesBaruch
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...
Momentum by JamesBaruch
Momentumby James Baruch
A short essay on the phenomena of Momentum for those who struggle with Anxiety and Depression.
True Friends by JamesBaruch
True Friendsby James Baruch
How many friends do you really have? Here is an essay on my take of what constitutes a true friend.
Barber Shop by JamesBaruch
Barber Shopby James Baruch
Have you ever been to the barber? What about an ethnic barber? No? Your missing out!
AGENT ORANGE - The Fraud of Fifth Avenue by JamesBaruch
AGENT ORANGE - The Fraud of Fifth...by James Baruch
Poem about the problems of a two party system.
Twenty-five years of Marriage has taught me a few things by JamesBaruch
Twenty-five years of Marriage has...by James Baruch
A list of 25 observations for my wife on our 25th Anniversary.
Tie Game by JamesBaruch
Tie Gameby James Baruch
A poem about little league baseball.
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Spinning wheels by JamesBaruch
Spinning wheelsby James Baruch
A poem about drinking and gambling.