How is it already March? This year seems to be flying by, but it’s not been without a bit of drama, which is appropriate as we approach the one year mark since I last worked in the office. I don’t miss it one bit if I’m honest! March 1, 2021 I started the week with the best of intentions. My schedule was coming together, although work was still being a bit of a bugger. Then, both the kids had a low-grade fever and the Mrs wasn’t feeling too good either. That meant that everyone had to stay home and eventually…
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