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Let's get together and feel alright ....

By Jay Bookman
June 26, 2015

At the end of this politically divisive and in some ways emotional week, I think we all need a kumbayah moment, don't you? Something to remind us that what we have in common far outweighs what divides us?

I'm glad we agree. Take it away, Bob ...

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