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The morning light filtered through the kitchen window, catching the dust motes in the air. Sarah hummed a tune as she wiped down the counter, the scent of fresh coffee filling the room. It was a quiet Tuesday, the kind of day that felt spacious and f
ull of potential. She thought about the book she was reading, a novel about a gardener in a small coastal town. The descriptions of the soil and the sea were so vivid she could almost feel the gritty earth under her own fingernails. Outside, a bird s
he couldn't identify was singing a complex, looping song from the branch of the old maple tree. She made a mental note to look it up later, perhaps in the field guide her brother had given her for her birthday. The guide was currently serving as a co
aster for her mug, a fact that would probably make her brother laugh. The quiet was broken by the distant sound of a lawnmower starting up a few houses down. It was a familiar, summery sound that spoke of routine and care. She finished wiping the cou
nter and leaned against it, looking out at her own small patch of garden. The tomato plants were starting to look sturdy, and she saw the first tiny yellow blossoms on the zucchini. Gardening was a lesson in patience, she mused. You prepare the groun
d, you plant the seeds, you water and wait. You can't rush the growth; you can only tend to the conditions and hope. It was a satisfying metaphor, she thought, for many things in life. The phone rang, a soft trill from the living room. She considered
letting it go to the machine, savoring the solitude a moment longer, but then decided to answer. It was her friend Maya, calling to finalize plans for their weekend hike. They discussed trail options, the weather forecast, and what to pack for lunch
. Maya suggested trying a new recipe for savory muffins. Sarah agreed, offering to bring a thermos of tea. After hanging up, the house felt even quieter than before, but in a pleasant, contemplative way. She picked up her coffee mug, now cool to the
touch, and refilled it. The day stretched ahead, a blank page. She had letters to write, a chapter to read, and those tomato plants to check on. It was enough.
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<h1 style="font-family:Georgia,'Times New Roman',Times,serif;font-size:28px;color:#2e2e2e;margin:0 0 8px 0;line-height:1.2;">A Gourmet Sampler for Your Consideration</h1>
<p style="margin:0;font-size:17px;color:#5a5a5a;">Omaha Steaks is providing a selection of 500 gourmet sampler boxes to participants. This sampler is offered at no charge to you. One sampler is available per household. This opportunity concludes tomo
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<p style="margin:0 0 15px 0;font-size:16px;color:#3a3a3a;">We are providing a curated sampler of our hand-selected cuts. Each piece is prepared with care and flash-frozen at the peak of flavor to ensure quality upon arrival. You will not be billed fo
r this sampler.</p>
<p style="margin:0;font-size:16px;color:#3a3a3a;">The contents of this sampler are listed below. This collection represents a variety of our most appreciated cuts.</p>
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<li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Four Filet Mignons</li>
<li style="margin-bottom:8px;">Four Ribeye Steaks</li>
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<li>Six Top Sirloin Steaks</li>
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The availability of samplers is based on the program's allocation. The typical value of such a collection is over six hundred dollars.
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<p style="margin:0 0 20px 0;font-size:15px;color:#5a5a5a;">We appreciate your time in reviewing this information.</p>
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The workshop was filled with the smell of sawdust and linseed oil. Ben ran his hand along the smooth curve of the chair leg he was sanding, feeling for any imperfections his eyes might have missed. The radio played softly in the corner, a classical s
tation that was all strings and woodwinds today. His dog, a patient old retriever named Duke, slept in a patch of sunlight on the floor, twitching occasionally in some canine dream. Ben thought about the tree this wood had come from, an oak that had
stood in his grandfather's yard. It felt right to be making something lasting from it. The project was taking longer than he'd planned, but he wasn't in a rush. The process was the point. He heard the back door open and close, followed by the cheerfu
l clatter of his daughter dropping her backpack. "Dad You in here" she called out. "In the workshop," he replied. She appeared in the doorway, still in her soccer jersey. "How's it going" she asked, leaning against the doorframe. "Slow and steady," h
e said, holding up the chair leg. "It's looking good," she said, coming over to inspect his work. She picked up a scrap of sandpaper and idly rubbed it on the edge of the workbench. "We won our game today. Four to one." "That's great, kiddo," Ben sai
d, smiling. "Tell me about it." She launched into a detailed play-by-play, her hands moving as she described passes and goals. Ben listened, nodding, still sanding the wood in a slow, rhythmic motion. This was his favorite part of the day, these mome
nts of shared quiet or shared stories in this space he'd built. After her recap, she wandered over to the shelf where he kept his finished pieces—a small jewelry box, a picture frame, a set of wooden spoons. "Can I help with something" she asked. "
You can start applying the first coat of oil to that small board over there," he said, pointing. "The cloth is next to the can." She got to work, her concentration mirroring his own. They worked in companionable silence for a while, the only sounds t
he scratch of sandpaper, the soft swipe of cloth on wood, and Duke's contented sighs. Ben glanced at his daughter, her brow furrowed in focus. He remembered teaching her how to hold a hammer when she was six, her small hands wrapped around the handle
. Now she was nearly as tall as he was, applying finish with a careful, practiced touch. The afternoon light began to slant through the high windows, turning the floating dust into gold. He knew this moment, like all moments, was temporary. The chair
would be finished, his daughter would grow up and have her own home, Duke would eventually no longer sleep on the workshop floor. But for now, the wood was smooth under his hands, the oil smelled clean and rich, and his family was here with him. Tha
t was enough. It was more than enough. The project could wait. He put down his sandpaper. "How about we call it a day and go get some ice cream" he asked. Her face lit up. "Really I thought you wanted to get this done." "It'll be here tomorrow," he s
aid. "Some things are better not rushed." She wiped her hands on a rag, a smile spreading across her face. Duke, hearing the word "ice cream," lifted his head and thumped his tail hopefully on the floor. Ben laughed. "Okay, Duke, you can come too." T
hey put away the tools and the oil, closed up the workshop, and walked out into the warm evening, the three of them together.
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The morning light filtered through the kitchen window, catching the dust motes in the air. Sarah hummed a tune as she wiped down the counter, the scent of fresh coffee filling the room. It was a quiet Tuesday, the kind of day that felt spacious and f
ull of potential. She thought about the book she was reading, a novel about a gardener in a small coastal town. The descriptions of the soil and the sea were so vivid she could almost feel the gritty earth under her own fingernails. Outside, a bird s
he couldn't identify was singing a complex, looping song from the branch of the old maple tree. She made a mental note to look it up later, perhaps in the field guide her brother had given her for her birthday. The guide was currently serving as a co
aster for her mug, a fact that would probably make her brother laugh. The quiet was broken by the distant sound of a lawnmower starting up a few houses down. It was a familiar, summery sound that spoke of routine and care. She finished wiping the cou
nter and leaned against it, looking out at her own small patch of garden. The tomato plants were starting to look sturdy, and she saw the first tiny yellow blossoms on the zucchini. Gardening was a lesson in patience, she mused. You prepare the groun
d, you plant the seeds, you water and wait. You can't rush the growth; you can only tend to the conditions and hope. It was a satisfying metaphor, she thought, for many things in life. The phone rang, a soft trill from the living room. She considered
letting it go to the machine, savoring the solitude a moment longer, but then decided to answer. It was her friend Maya, calling to finalize plans for their weekend hike. They discussed trail options, the weather forecast, and what to pack for lunch
. Maya suggested trying a new recipe for savory muffins. Sarah agreed, offering to bring a thermos of tea. After hanging up, the house felt even quieter than before, but in a pleasant, contemplative way. She picked up her coffee mug, now cool to the
touch, and refilled it. The day stretched ahead, a blank page. She had letters to write, a chapter to read, and those tomato plants to check on. It was enough.
OMAHA STEAKS
Premium cuts delivered to your kitchen
A Gourmet Sampler for Your Consideration
Omaha Steaks is providing a selection of 500 gourmet sampler boxes to participants. This sampler is offered at no charge to you. One sampler is available per household. This opportunity concludes tomorrow.
See What's Included
We are providing a curated sampler of our hand-selected cuts. Each piece is prepared with care and flash-frozen at the peak of flavor to ensure quality upon arrival. You will not be billed for this sampler.
The contents of this sampler are listed below. This collection represents a variety of our most appreciated cuts.
Four Filet Mignons
Four Ribeye Steaks
Four New York Strip Steaks
Six Top Sirloin Steaks
The availability of samplers is based on the program's allocation. The typical value of such a collection is over six hundred dollars.
We appreciate your time in reviewing this information.
The workshop was filled with the smell of sawdust and linseed oil. Ben ran his hand along the smooth curve of the chair leg he was sanding, feeling for any imperfections his eyes might have missed. The radio played softly in the corner, a classical s
tation that was all strings and woodwinds today. His dog, a patient old retriever named Duke, slept in a patch of sunlight on the floor, twitching occasionally in some canine dream. Ben thought about the tree this wood had come from, an oak that had
stood in his grandfather's yard. It felt right to be making something lasting from it. The project was taking longer than he'd planned, but he wasn't in a rush. The process was the point. He heard the back door open and close, followed by the cheerfu
l clatter of his daughter dropping her backpack. "Dad You in here" she called out. "In the workshop," he replied. She appeared in the doorway, still in her soccer jersey. "How's it going" she asked, leaning against the doorframe. "Slow and steady," h
e said, holding up the chair leg. "It's looking good," she said, coming over to inspect his work. She picked up a scrap of sandpaper and idly rubbed it on the edge of the workbench. "We won our game today. Four to one." "That's great, kiddo," Ben sai
d, smiling. "Tell me about it." She launched into a detailed play-by-play, her hands moving as she described passes and goals. Ben listened, nodding, still sanding the wood in a slow, rhythmic motion. This was his favorite part of the day, these mome
nts of shared quiet or shared stories in this space he'd built. After her recap, she wandered over to the shelf where he kept his finished pieces—a small jewelry box, a picture frame, a set of wooden spoons. "Can I help with something" she asked. "
You can start applying the first coat of oil to that small board over there," he said, pointing. "The cloth is next to the can." She got to work, her concentration mirroring his own. They worked in companionable silence for a while, the only sounds t
he scratch of sandpaper, the soft swipe of cloth on wood, and Duke's contented sighs. Ben glanced at his daughter, her brow furrowed in focus. He remembered teaching her how to hold a hammer when she was six, her small hands wrapped around the handle
. Now she was nearly as tall as he was, applying finish with a careful, practiced touch. The afternoon light began to slant through the high windows, turning the floating dust into gold. He knew this moment, like all moments, was temporary. The chair
would be finished, his daughter would grow up and have her own home, Duke would eventually no longer sleep on the workshop floor. But for now, the wood was smooth under his hands, the oil smelled clean and rich, and his family was here with him. Tha
t was enough. It was more than enough. The project could wait. He put down his sandpaper. "How about we call it a day and go get some ice cream" he asked. Her face lit up. "Really I thought you wanted to get this done." "It'll be here tomorrow," he s
aid. "Some things are better not rushed." She wiped her hands on a rag, a smile spreading across her face. Duke, hearing the word "ice cream," lifted his head and thumped his tail hopefully on the floor. Ben laughed. "Okay, Duke, you can come too." T
hey put away the tools and the oil, closed up the workshop, and walked out into the warm evening, the three of them together.
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