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Things have been difficult in the newspaper office the past month. Office Manager Linda Toone fractured her wrist about a month ago and has been recuperating at home. Instead of callers being greeted by Linda on the phone, they get someone else who may not have her knowledge or skills. Everyone has been pitching in to cover the office and her usual work, but it’s just not the same. Personally, I’ve been working some extra hours on top my already long hours to cover her absence.

All this is to explain why I’ve missed writing some columns lately. It also explains why I’m letting mail pile up at...