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March 2020

Pause, not Panic

“Jean, can I talk to you in my office for a minute,” my supervisor asked. “Sure,” I said to the ominous request.  Ominous, because I knew what was coming.  There had been meetings all day and emails about what the county’s response to COVID-19’s spread through Virginia would be.  My carefully gathered hope that they might find some use yet… Read More »Pause, not Panic

COVID-19 vs. Hypochondria

I have a sore throat (cue the dramatic music).  Well, sort of.  A few weeks ago, I wouldn’t have given it a moment’s thought.  My sore throat comes and goes; I barely notice it.  It could be from not drinking enough water or the pollen beginning to fill the air.  However, it is not a few weeks ago, in that… Read More »COVID-19 vs. Hypochondria