The answers do not matter until we ask the right questions. Then they matter a lot.

Elizabeth C. Bazzel

January 18th, 1925 - October 24th, 2006.

A moving description of determination and its consequences.
A vivid portrayal of a bygone era and those who shaped it and were shaped by it.
A stark testament to antiquated ideals and forgotten values.
A candid reminder of what it takes to pull through.

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Where the Ambience Never Ends.

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