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Dry Gables

Introduction Part One: A Single Stack of Stones

"A Single Stack of Stones" introduces the series through our narrator, John Bernard Bauer — a stone mason, sculptor, and now writer who remembers all the stories of his home town. In this first story, J.B. talks about the town Dry Gables and the magical way in which it was founded.
31 MINUTES

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Sparkle Kitchen Sparkle Kitchen: Double Berry “Rock” Cakes
Inspired by J.B.'s stack of stones, this week's recipe will help you make your own stack of rocks — the edible kind!
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Introduction Part Two: The Builders of Bon Homme

The Bauer family is looking for a place to live with independence and freedom and they traverse America before founding the town of…

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22 MINUTES
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Introduction Part Three: Big Hearts of Yankton

Three people looking for a place to be appreciated for their unique gifts muster great courage to leave South Dakota in search of…

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25 MINUTES
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Introduction Part Four: A Better Plan from Elm Springs

The Denken family — Franz, Lena, and Max — decide to take little sister, Jane's adventurous advice to seek out a better way…

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29 MINUTES
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