Dale Long: Why Are We Here?

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Dale Long: Why Are We Here?

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Jul 24, 2018

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When Dale Long asked himself the large life question, "Why are we here?," he wasn't always sure of the answer. But one night of stargazing with his children brought him clarity on his place in the universe.

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Jul 24, 2018

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Dale Long: Why Are We Here?

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