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Or maybe just Jim Nance&#8217;s voice in general.<\/li>\n<li>That spring break vacation we so thoughtfully planned and planning for the next trip.<\/li>\n<li>Playing at the park, date nights, walks to Griffin Claw.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>But WHY do I miss these things?<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m struggling with the lack of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Certainty and predictability.<\/strong> I think that goes without explanation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time spent with and around other people.<\/strong> With this virus, we have lost our ability to find safety and comfort in each other. Sure, we can have video chats and phone calls. 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