Piecemaker: Musings of a Midwest Maker

Piecemaker: Musings of a Midwest Maker

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Sarah Scull
Jun 03, 2025
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Children of Alvarado Hospital Laboratory staff at an annual employee summer party in the mid-80s at Dr. Jack Bark’s house on Mission Bay. Pictured, from left, are Peter King, Sarah Scull, Mindy Gersenfish, Brian and Matteo Scull, and an unidentified friend.

When I was young, the best party of the summer was at Dr. Bark’s. He was my dad’s boss, and hoste…

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