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Julian Shendelman
Mar 11, 2020
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Greetings, friends!

Unless you're living under a rock, your social media and news feeds have likely been a flood of coronavirus hysteria. Which isn't to say it's not a real threat or that one shouldn't prepare for the worst. I guess I'm just staying calm because, much like with the impending 2020 election, I feel totally helpless. This week's bud of personal growth has been realizing that no matter how much I worry, I am not psychic and cannot predict the future. More anxiety does not offer more insight. So, between hand-washings and surface disinfectings (is that a word?) I encourage you to join me in taking a big deep breath and slowly exhaling. Just don't cough while you do it.

But coronavirus is no match for my need to finish this dang novel, so Sit & Write is carrying on as normal until further notice. There is hand sanitizer in our meeting space and a bathroom with soap and hot water next door if that helps quell anyone's contagion anxieties. Side note, If you are even a little si…

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