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    A Bridge: Discovering the Presence
    A Bridge: Discovering the Presence
    A Bridge: Discovering the Presence
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    A Bridge: Discovering the Presence

    By Frank Bloomer

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    About this ebook

    Take your mind off your troubles and reflect


    on some simple ideas. Awaken the child


    within, the loving heart, the simple times,


    the miraculous moments and places that


    surround us all.From my heart to yours


    simple poems and sketches. Cross A Bridge


    and discover the Presence.


    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAuthorHouse
    Release dateSep 27, 2006
    ISBN9781468592580
    A Bridge: Discovering the Presence
    Author

    Frank Bloomer

    Frank Bloomer was born and grew up in Appleton, Wisconsin. He comes from a large family having twelve brothers and sisters. He served his country in the armed forces and is a graduate of San Francisco State University. He is employed as a care giver and works with children that have special needs. His hobbies include songwriting and hiking.  He and his wife, Kathryn, live in Northern California.

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