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Guest Editor Bruce Pittman This month our Guest Editor is Bruce Pittman. Bruce was instrumental in helping us develop this month’s cover story and supporting features. If you’ve ever attended a lavish wedding, soiree or gala around town, you’ve probably seen Bruce’s work. Here, in his own words, Bruce explains how he became Nashville’s Event Planner Extraordinaire.

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rom the time I was a kid, I have been fascinated with the process of planning events. Student Council was my "golden ticket" while growing up at Goodpasture Christian School. They NYK + Cali Wedding Photographers were the school’s "movers and shakers" and the ones who planned and executed campus events. A perfect fit for this guy!

This passion, coupled with living in a home that cooked, baked and entertained as a family, led to an early career in catering that started "illegally" in my Lipscomb University dorm room.

Wedding planners were around 18 years ago, but many couples utilized their florist or caterer to get them down the aisle. Soon, in addition to catering weddings, I began planning them.

I enjoy planning weddings for several reasons.

First and foremost, there is nothing like being part of one of the most memorable occasions for a couple. It's rare that I don't tear-up during a ceremony or while a heartfelt toast is made. And, there's nothing better than seeing couples faces when shown the reception prior to guest entry.

Second, there are those weddings that come to you with special circumstances. Once, a father of the bride was terminally ill, and we all were just hoping he would be able to see his daughter walk down the aisle. And, there was the time I planned a wedding with a couple in which the bride shared with me that she was terminally ill. I feel these weddings take place with such different meaning. These wedding memories will always be part of my life.

And I am always honored to be part of weddings within the LGBT community. The meaning of these weddings can be vastly different for these couples. Some have been life partners for years, never dreaming they would have the opportunity to marry. Other couples couples meet, date, become engaged and are married. It’s a traditional process for most, but still new to their community.

I hope this issue serves you as a valued resource if you or someone you know is planning a wedding. “Thank you” to Lifestyle Publications for creating this special issue, and to the many partners that contributed to the included content. It's an honor to be part of this project!

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January 2017

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14 Get Out of Town

Here's your ticket to some outstanding out-of-the way

honeymoon hot spots.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Road Trip

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Trend Setter

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Water & Woods

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Open House

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Sold Properties

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Giving Back

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Lifestyle Calendar

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Parting Thoughts

16 Gorgeous Gowns for Every Bride

Designer Karen Hendrix is tailoring fine wedding fashions

right here in Middle Tennessee.

22 Plans to make Your Wedding Day a Success

Event planner extraordinaire Bruce Pittman presents his

"How To" Guide for the perfect wedding.

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AROUND TOWN

HEALTHWAYS CEO PUBLISHES BOOK ON OVERCOMING ADVERSITY

sister-in-law in childbirth due to a medication error, the tragic loss of my brother and nephew, and the loss of my friends on 9/11, are moments that struck the very core of my being and challenged me to get back up and live with purpose for another day. I hope that this book will inspire others to share

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their ‘bulldozer moments’ by recognizing their story-health matters.”

Donato J. Tramuto, global healthcare activist and CEO of Franklin-

All proceeds from the sale of the book will go to the Tramuto

based Healthways, Inc., is the author of a newly published book,

Foundation. Established in 2001, the Foundation helps individuals

Life’s Bulldozer Moments: How Adversity Leads to Success in Life and

and organizations achieve their healthcare and educational goals.

Business. Published by Hamilton Books, Tramuto’s story reflects on

Tramuto serves on several executive leadership boards, including

the challenges he has faced throughout his life – beginning with the

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loss of his hearing as a young boy - that have inspired him to succeed

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against all odds.

Leadership Board, Sharecare, Inc., and Safe Harbor Compliance

Tramuto illustrates how adversity can build character and highlights the events that instilled in him the drive to dedicate his life to making the world a more fair and just place for others.

“In the healthcare industry, individuals are typically defined

and Clinical Development.

LEE COMPANY’S VANCE RECEIVES HEART OF DISTINCTION AWARD FROM LOVE HELPS

by their physical health or their mental health, but we often over-

Lee Company executive vice president Gerry Vance is the 2016

look story health – the experiences that define and transform our

recipient of the Edwin C. Rodgers, Jr. Heart of Distinction Award from

lives,” Tramuto says. “In my case, my hearing loss, the death of my

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Love Helps, Inc., a local non-profit that strives to educate and affirm children toward responsible behavior through positive character development using diverse programs networked with the community and administered with love. Vance was recognized at the organization’s Holiday Luncheon in December.

“Love Helps works in Nashville’s public schools to have a positive impact on children and help set them on the road to success in life,” says Vance. “It’s been an honor for me to work with this wonderful organization over the past 21 years, and I am truly humbled by this recognition.”

Other honorees were Corporate Partner of the Year, Hereford Dooley Architects; School Partner of the Year, Tom Joy Elementary; and Volunteer of the Year, Tom Bauman of Earl Swensson Associates.

PARKER HANNIFIN TO BUY FRANKLIN-BASED CLARCOR IN $4.3 BILLION CASH DEAL Parker Hannifin Corporation of Cleveland, Ohio has announced that it will acquire Franklin-based CLARCOR for approximately $4.3 billion in cash. Under the terms of the agreement, Parker will purchase all outstanding shares of CLARCOR for $83.00, a premium of nearly 18 percent to CLARCOR’s closing share price on November 30.

The transaction is expected to be completed by, or during, the first quarter of Parker’s fiscal year 2018 and is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by CLARCOR's shareholders and receipt of applicable regulatory approvals.

CLARCOR, a diversified marketer and manufacturer of mobile, industrial and environmental filtration products, has annual sales of approximately $1.4 billion and 6,000 employees worldwide. The acquisition enables Parker to add a broad array of industrial air and liquid filtration products and technologies to its filtration portfolio.

“Joining Parker provides a terrific opportunity to accelerate our mission of making our world cleaner and safer while delivering an immediate and substantial cash premium to our shareholders and bolstering the confidence of our customers,” said CLARCOR chairman, president and CEO Chris Conway. Conway went on to say that the acquisition would, “expand our growth plans and provide new opportunities for our employees.”

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USVI: ST. THOMAS If you wish to travel somewhere exotic without the use of a passport, look no further than St. Thomas, one of the United States Virgin Islands. St. Thomas offers anything and everything a couple could want on a honeymoon. From hiking the famous 99 Steps for beautiful island views; to sport fishing, golf and snorkeling, this island has it all. Not to mention, the beaches are quite lovely as well. Car rentals or private transfers are available for travelers.

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• Ritz Carlton St. Thomas • Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Marriott Resort If staying at a resort is not for you, private villas are available with options for private staff. One bedroom villas would be perfect for a romantic honeymoon while 10-bedroom villas would accommodate a destination wedding.

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ECUADOR: BEST OF SOUTH AMERICA, GREATEST NATURAL DIVERSITY IN THE WORLD If traveling to South America for your honeymoon hasn’t crossed your mind, it should.

The adventurous at heart can visit all four regions of Ecuador: Galapagos Islands, Pacific Region, Andes Mountain and the Amazon, in a week's time. On this trip you can climb the world’s tallest volcano, the Cotopaxi Volcano, in the Andes Region; kayak the rapids of the Amazon Rainforest; cross the equator on horseback; watch humpback whales along the Pacific Coast of Manabi; swim with penguins and iguanas and lie on the beach with sea lions in the Galapagos Islands.

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• Amazon: LaSelva Amazon Ecolodge & Spa • Andes: Plaza Grande Quito in the Historic City Center • Galapagos: San Vincent Hotel

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AMALFI COAST ITALY If a European honeymoon sounds divine, then Italy's Amalfi Coast offers plenty of

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destinations for history, culture, relaxation

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and adventure. The best times to travel are May to June and September to October.

The summer months are very warm and teeming with travelers. Winter is also a good time to travel as the weather remains mild and hotel rates are at their best. We recommend three cities along the Amalfi Positano

coast to spend your time.

POSITANO: CENTRALLY LOCATED

• A 30-minute drive to the Isle of Capri. There you can see the island on a boat tour and

RAVELLO: BUSY BY DAY; ROMANTIC BY NIGHT.

take a chairlift to the top of Mount Solaro.

• VILLA CIMBRONE:

Check out the famous Blue Grotto, a dark

and sunsets

cavern where the sea glows electric blue.

• POMPEII, HERCULANEUM AND MOUNT VESUVIUS:

Currently a hotel, but popular for stunning views

• RAVELLO CATHEDRAL: Built

in 1086, known for architectural beauty

• VILLA RUFOLO: 13th century villa with stunning gardens and architecture

One hour from Positano, recommended for

• MAMMA AGATA’S COOKING CLASS, OR THE “HIDDEN GEM OF RAVELLO.” Enjoy this

those who love history.

private home cooking class, then enjoy your meal on the terrace over-

• SORRENTO:

40 minutes from Positano and

known for its festive resort atmosphere and shopping.

• PAESTUM:

Two hours from Postino by car,

looking the beautiful Amalfi Coastline.

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bus or train. If you’re an archelogy buff or a gourmet enthusiast, this is your home away

SORRENTO: FACING THE BAY OF NAPLES WITH 43 MILES OF WIND-

from home.

ING COASTAL ROAD TO SALERNO.

ACCOMMODATIONS

• CATHEDRAL OF SORRENTO:

Centrally located on the Corso Italia, this is

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considered an architectural wonder with a beautiful clock tower.

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• OLD SORRENTO: Home to the Basilica of Sant’Antonino and San Francesco.

• PIAZZA TASSO: Shops,

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or some newlyweds, the honeymoon is all about some serious, just-the-two-of-us quality time. For others, it's all about the people they can meet and adventures they can have. Either way, we have the luxury and adventure - or

a blend of the two - that you're looking for. We spoke with Cool Springs Travel Group owner and agent Cynthia Davis to find the most romantic, exotic and adventurous honeymoon destinations for the local couple who wants to go big.

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Wedding Gown Couture FIND THE GOWN OF YOUR DREAMS RIGHT HERE IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE. PHOTOGRAPHY MATT ANDREWS

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othing says more about a bride than the gown she wears on her wedding day. When the day has long since passed, the image of the bride walking down the aisle will be the longest lasting memory for all who attend.

It’s no wonder that so many brides-to-be put so much time and consideration into choosing the perfect gown.

Whether the design is traditional, contemporary or something unusual, sometimes the greatest challenge could be knowing where to begin.

With that in mind, recently we visited The Barn at Sycamore Farms for a firsthand look at some of the stunning gowns created by Nashville designer Karen Hendrix. If you’re not sure where to begin the search for your wedding gown, the images on these pages are a great place to start.

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LANDIS GOWN Landis is a strapless ball gown of white silk taffeta. The strapless bodice is a hand crimped treatment of white silk taffeta and trimmed in taffeta covered piping with an open "V" back to the waist, finished with a matching bow belt.

The full ball gown skirt has a side front pleating design with hidden side pockets and a generous chapel length train. The Landis Gown is a regal inspiration with classic lines.

BROOKE GOWN Brooke is a dramatic mermaid silhouette of champagne silk charmeuse with an overlay of delicate Ivory Chantilly lace. The elongated bodice front has a squared sweetheart neckline supported by delicate silk straps with an open back to the waist. Handmade covered matching buttons of silk charmeuse and Chantilly lace trail down the back of the elongated bodice followed by a generous Chantilly lace train edged with a beautiful Chantilly lace trim. The Brooke Gown was inspired by a bride’s vision of her dream gown, which the designer brought to life.

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JOSEPHINE GOWN Josephine is a full ball gown of Ivory Silk Organza and Illusion Tulle. The demi cut bodice has hundreds of miniature handmade and hand-sewn Ivory Silk Organza Roses supported with delicate shoulder straps of Miniature Ivory Silk Organza Roses, which trail over the shoulders to a plunging open back. The skirts Illusion Tulle finale starts at the waist flowing into a large Ivory Illusion Tulle bow and building in volume with multiple layers of Ivory Illusion Tulle to a chapel length train. The Josephine Gown is inspired by the delicate Ivory Tea Roses found in An Enchanted Garden.

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Wedding Planner Bruce Pittman Shares His Expertise ARTICLE LINDA DOHSE | PHOTOGRAPHY MATT ANDREWS, CASSIDY CARSON

“Planning a wedding is a full time job, which most couples already have.”

No truer words could sum up why wedding and event planner Bruce Pittman is such a highly recognized and valued resource for couples planning a wedding in Nashville.

He adds, “Teamed with their current jobs and life's obligations, most couples come to me with a heightened level of stress. At times, it may just be about venue selection or their budget. But many times wedding stress can run deeper.”

Pittman says he notices sometimes stress can be brought on by other family members.

“I always tell couples to loop me into any conversation and situation if a family member may be overwhelming them with opinions, or if communication is difficult due to a specific family dynamic." He adds that it can be helpful to introduce a neutral, unbiased person to serve as a mediator.

In other situations, one or both individuals may become uneasy with a third party planning their wedding. “For those who find it hard to [delegate] planning to someone else, I typically tell the person or couple to think of me as an executor," he says. "And for those who simply don't care for planning in general, relief is seen on their faces at the end of our initial meeting.”

Pittman stresses that choosing licensed, insured, professional wedding partners is vital to the success of a couple's wedding. “‘Favors’ can flop, ‘friendships’ can become acquaintances and ‘great deals’ can turn into ‘worst nightmares.’ Creating your ‘A Team’ of wedding partners sets up a couple for peace of mind and a positive wedding experience."

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First: Establish the Wedding Budget Creating a wedding budget is a top priority, since it serves as a guideline during the planning process. “I create the initial wedding budget which includes an estimated dollar amount for each category - venue, catering, bar, wedding cake, etc.

- based on the couple's estimated guest count,” says Pittman. “Each category includes potential wedding partners we will meet with and adding their quote amount for review and final selection.

“Interestingly enough, most couples who contact me have already selected a venue or are in the process of making the selection. But sometimes the couple is either stressed from the experience or confused in the middle of the selection process.”

Next: Choose a Venue Pittman notes that venues need to be categorized based on two factors: style and inclusions.

He explains that some couples lean toward a classic/traditional venue such as Cheekwood Botanical Gardens. Other couples enjoy the more southern, relaxed feel of The Cordelle and some fall in love with a picturesque plantation or farm such as The Barn at Sycamore Farm or Carnton Plantation.

“With any venue of interest, it is vital to know what is included in the rental fee, if the venue is open to the couple working with their vendors, and if the couple can provide their own alcohol,” says Pittman. “Obviously, the more that’s included in the rental fee, the better for the budget. And, anytime a couple is allowed to provide their own alcohol for a wedding, many dollars will be saved.”

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Choosing the Best Hotel for Guests Pittman says when it comes to selecting a hotel for wedding guests, he looks at two things. “I break down hotel room block quotes by the area(s) in Nashville the couple wants their guest to say, and into blocks requiring attrition versus blocks that are complimentary.” He explains that attrition means the couple is responsible for filling a set percentage of the rooms each night contracted, or they must pay the difference to meet the required percentage. “I am an advocate for couples contracting mostly complimentary room blocks, which means they do not have any financial responsibility unless the block is cancelled entirely,” Pittman notes. “After gathering information, I review options with the couple to assist them in selecting the best option(s) for their guests.”

Destination Nashville!

Over 50 percent of the weddings Pittman plans are destination weddings in Nashville. “Music City has gained popularity with its growth and publicity and the wedding industry has felt it,” he says. “Couples have brought wedding tradition from their part of the country to Nashville. It's been vital to learn about these regional trends, and make sure our wedding partners are educated to meet their expectations that may differ from a traditional Nashville/ southern wedding.

“We live in a Pinterest world. Social media is at our fingertips, and because of this, each couple I meet is now fairly, if not very, savvy about what they want and what resources are available to them. I tell each couple that they are the CEO of their own wedding and I am really in the role to ‘catch’ what they tell me, ‘review’ to ensure it makes sense logistically and ‘present’ scenarios and options for them to evaluate and approve to ensure they are set up for success.”

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to education and conservation. Educational opportunities will abound this year as well.

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L

ike so many others, family is the epicenter of Dr. Dennis Wells' life.

But when parents lose a child, and siblings their oldest brother, that epicenter is challenged in ways few can comprehend.

That's where Wells and his family found themselves in 2005, when their oldest son and big brother, Dustin Jack Wells, died in a car accident.

There was never a doubt that the family - including wife Doris and sons Landon (now 13) and Luke (now 12) - would go on. The question was "how?"

For that answer, Wells, a prominent Brentwood aesthetic dentist for 35 years, turned to song. Dustin was a music major at Belmont University and the family found that to cope with their grief they would help others discover the joy that Dustin found in music.

The result was The Dustin J. Wells Foundation and a partnership with Nashville's W.O. Smith Music School.

This enduring relationship is keeping his son’s memory and honor alive by giving back to less fortunate music students through the Foundation's signature event, the annual The Gift of Music concert. “Some of my close friends were diligently searching for ways to help me cope with my loss," says Wells. "And generous people responded with acts of kindness, including over $50,000 in donations toward a fund set up in Dustin’s memory.”

Another organization instrumental in the formation of The Dustin J. Wells Foundation and W.O. Smith Music School partnership was the Crown Council, specifically his good friends and council members Greg and Steve Anderson. The Crown Council is a prestigious national alliance of leading-edge dentists who are strongly committed to promoting oral health,

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W.O. SMITH MUSIC SCHOOL

ounded in 1984 by William Oscar Smith, the W.O. Smith Music School is a nonprofit educational institution created for the purpose of making quality music instruction avail-

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The volunteer teaching artists are community members, local performers, studio artists and university students with a passion for sharing their musical gifts.

Currently more than 350 Nashville-area students, ages 7-18, participate in music courses at the school. From beginning classes to private lessons and summer camps, the W.O. Smith Music School has introduced the world of music to thousands of deserving children in Nashville.

More information is available online at WOSmith.org.

THE GIFT OF MUSIC

fighting oral cancer, and serving their communities through charitable work. Dr. Wells has been a member of the invitation-only Crown Council for many years. "The Crown Council’s annual meeting was scheduled to be in Nashville within a year of Dustin’s death," says Dr. Wells. "Calling on some of our dear friends and patients to perform, we filled the Wildhorse Saloon for an emotional night of music and celebration, and the Gift of Music event was born.”

He adds that “it was only fitting” that the first audience for the newly established Gift of Music event was the Crown Council. The

Council will be returning to Nashville for the tenth annual show on February 2. “This group has been a great source of healing for me," says Wells. "They are a true blessing and their friendship has been a true gift.

“Dustin’s memory is being kept alive and this event allows for his life to continue to touch others. It was from the strength and support of this inner circle of caring people that the Dustin J. Wells Foundation was born. The Gift of Music event honors Dustin, as every dollar collected is used for the sole purpose of reaching out to others in the music community.”

Presented by the Dustin J. Wells Foundation Since its inception, some of the biggest names in music have played The Gift of Music, presented by The Dustin J. Wells Foundation.

Artists who have donated their time and talent include Dolly Parton, Ronnie Dunn, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum, Dierks Bentley, Phil Vassar, Little Big Town, Billy Currington and Lee Greenwood, to name just a few.

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Let’s [Not] Hear It For The Groom!

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omeone once told me that, from the groom’s perspective, there are three keys to a successful marriage: 1. Be a good sport at the reception.

2. Enjoy the honeymoon.

3. Wait to die.

As someone who has made more than one trip to the altar, I can vouch for the wisdom in those words.

Like the font on the invitation, the groom is one more prop in his bride’s fairy tale-come-true. All he really has to do is be on time and make sure his rental cummerbund faces the right way.

(I always thought that if I got married again, I’d wear mine pleats down. Just to see if anyone would notice. But that’d be an expensive way to find out.)

Assistant football coaches toil in less anonymity than the groom on his wedding day. Few people on Earth are less significant.

The last time I got engaged, we did it the old fashioned way. We looked at the calendar and set a wedding date. A week before

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Christmas. When I would be in New Orleans for a meeting. And that was that. No bended knee or joyful sobs. Just nice and neat like it's supposed to be.

Several years ago I was in Waikiki and happened to walk past one of those large resorts that cranks out weddings and receptions like so many sausages. A cacophony of squeals emanated from the entrance and, to no one’s surprise (at least not mine), out came a dozen bridesmaids. Followed by the beaming bride herself.

Farther behind, and looking somewhat defeated, was the groom and his best man. The latter proved he was up to the task by sharing a generous gulp from his flask.

It was 9:30 on Sunday morning.

It’s worth noting that this was a Japanese wedding. Why? Because across the continents and cultures, one thing is constant: Grooms don’t matter.

I have to admit to feeling a sense of brotherhood with the poor fellow.

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