Pages on my Mac will not open...

when opening the open file comes up but a small window with a blue scrolling bar comes up and I cannot open, close, or do anything at all.  A force quit and reboot, or cutting the net hasn't helped either.

Hey swpinsent,
There's an article that can help you troubleshoot the issue you're experiencing with Pages.
Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1199
Below is the section for a software issue that occurs in one application only:
For example, one application does not open or unexpectedly quits. Mac OS X v10.4 and later can help with applications that unexpectedly quit by offering to open the application with default settings. If this doesn't help, skip to "Drag the application to the Trash and reinstall it if the issue persists..." below.
Make sure you are using the latest version of the software. Check with the manufacturer if the product is published by a third party.
If the issue only occurs while using a specific document, try creating a new document or replacing your document with a backup. Your document may be damaged. If possible, try testing with either a new file or a known-good file.
Drag the application to the Trash and reinstall it if the issue persists. Some Apple applications that may have been included with your computer can be reinstalled by using the Install, Restore, or iLife disc that came with the computer. See these links for more information:
Mac OS X v10.6 Help: Reinstalling applications that came with your computer
Mac OS X v10.5.5 and later: Installing optional and bundled software
Custom installs in Mac OS X v10.4
Hope that helps,
David

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