Author: Barry
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Weekly Spotlight game April 26-27
Step into a world of stories, strategy, and steam rising from mugs. Bruster’s Whimsy is your cozy board game café nestled in the heart of Toledo, Oregon. We serve piping-hot beverages with a side of camaraderie and cardboard adventures.
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How Tariffs Can Clear the Way for Small Business Abroad
The Hard Truth: Trading Up: How Tariffs Can Clear the Way for Small Business Abroad By the Toledo Tribune When folks hear “tariff,” most think of trade wars, higher prices, and news tickers flashing doom and gloom. But here’s the truth: tariffs, when used with precision, can be the crowbar that pries open markets that…
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The Thousand Line Convergence
Whimsy and Wonder: Stellar Drift: The Thousand Line Convergence The starship Toledo Venture drifted quietly on the edge of the East Rim Nebula, its sleek hull reflecting the shimmering blues and golds of the stellar nursery nearby. Captain Marlow leaned forward in his chair, the soft hum of the ship’s systems filling the bridge. “Lieutenant…
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Tunnels, Tall Tales, and Toledo Lore
Whimsy and Wonder: Tunnels, Tall Tales, and Toledo Lore: Digging Deep Beneath Main Street A Curious Observation by the Toledo Tribune Toledo, a small town perched on the banks of the Yaquina River, is a place where history flows like the tide, leaving behind stories that ripple through time. Folks here will tell you about…
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Dancing with the Devil in Flames
It’s just my opinon: Dancing with the Devil in Flames An editorial by Barry Bruster for the Toledo Tribune Fire is a curious beast, equal parts beauty and terror. It flickers like a ballet dancer, soft and graceful, luring you in with its warmth and hypnotic sway. But fire has no conscience, no mercy. It…
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The Fine Art of Saying “I’m Sorry”
A Sunday morning thought from the Reverend. By the Toledo Tribune The Fine Art of Saying “I’m Sorry” There’s no trickier art form than saying “I’m sorry,” and I include juggling flaming torches and arguing with your spouse in that statement. Apologies are slippery things—they require a level of humility most folks like to keep…
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Who We Are in Toledo
Whimsy and Wonder: Who We Are in Toledo By the Toledo Tribune. Toledo is the sort of town where you can still find a friendly wave from someone you may or may not know, and the coffee at the café tastes better because the barista asks about your dog by name. It’s a place where…
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The Weight of What’s Taken
The Hard Truth: The Weight of What’s Taken An Article by the Toledo Tribune It begins with something small. A loaf of bread, a shiny trinket from a market stall, a handful of coins left on a counter. Theft is as old as humanity itself, as ingrained in our history as storytelling and song. In…
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A new column for the Toledo Tribune called Whimsy and Wonder. See comments for installment 1, 2, 3, 4 and the conclusion 5. If you have a story to share, feel free to message me—we can work together to develop and publish it! Welcome to Whimsy and Wonder, a place where imagination takes the lead,…
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Employee Retention
The Hard Truth: Employee Retention: You Can Have Everything in Life You Want, If You Help Enough People Get What They Want The Toledo Tribune Well, folks, let me tell you something. When it comes to keeping good employees around, there’s one secret I’ve learned over the years—and I’ve got a feeling ol’ Zig Ziglar…