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Lately, I’ve seen a lot of people (mostly on TV shows) misusing the expression “Divide and conquer.” This phrase does NOT mean “Split up to tackle separate tasks.” It means “Separate your enemies from one another so you can more easily overpower them.”

Haven’t been by here in a bit, and I noticed @JayDee and @Sparrow discussing my absence. I figured I’d give a bit of info on what’s going on. JayDee mentioned work, and that’s part of it, but there’s a little added stress as well. COVID-19 has begun working its way through my social circle. Among other things, my youngest brother tested positive a few days ago, and his girlfriend lives with him, so it’s no surprise that she’s got it now too. I just learned about his girlfriend, so I haven’t spoken with her yet, but I did have time to call my little brother, and he’s what I suppose you could describe as “mildly symptomatic”: no serious problems with breathing, but he’s congested and running a fever, so I’m somewhat nervous. One of my cousins has tested positive as well, and the disease is making its way through her family (my aunt is doing her best to isolate herself, but it’s difficult since she lives with them). In addition my middle brother’s wife was exposed today, so we’ll have to wait and see whether she’s infected or not. Everything seems ok so far, but I’d be lying if I said this didn’t stress me at all.