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Submitted to Contest #79
Barry opens his eyes and the day greets him with a flow of brisk air making its way up the side of the bed and under the sheets. He sleeps with a long sleeve shirt and sweatpants on but is still cold. He gets out of bed, puts on an additional sweatshirt, and moves toward the window. He peals back the blackout curtains and is shocked by an unexpected site. The sun. It is February in Buffalo, NY and the past week has seen temperatures in the teens and has been quite gloomy. The sun fills him with hope and joy. As Barry completes his morning ...
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