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okes about life under semi-quarantine have bounced through our computers the last few weeks as we all sat alone, yet linked to others. It’s hard to choose the best, but our vote goes to Colorado’s , which thoughtfully provided some white space on a page, with the headline: “Consider this our ‘square to spare.’ If you’re desperate or worried about running out, below is an ink-free piece of newsprint that you’re — or that we’ve been scraping bottom for years.”

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