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To: Honor First who wrote (1985)8/28/2005 8:56:38 PM
From: ManyMoose  Respond to of 2633
 
That is a very fine story. Among the best on this venue that I've seen.

Thanks.

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To: Honor First who wrote (1985)8/28/2005 10:52:36 PM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2633
 
The Fate of Spruces

Ten thousand years frozen, perfect ice melted in his vat snapping and popping like seltzer. Spruce buds exuberant with spring fell in, his sacrifice to God.

The beer was ready. He was too.

"Winter Ale, the fate of spruces," he said.

He drank, and died smiling.