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Monday was my last day in the office. As I was leaving, I noted that the usually busy streets in the heart of Madison were mostly empty, a surreal experience on the typically bustling Capitol Square. As I walked down State Street, I could see that the shops were empty, and within a few hours all of the bars and restaurants would be ordered to close.

I am sure that many of you have now experienced similar situations. Stores with empty shelves. Kids home from school. Flights and events canceled. Barriers and restrictions. Our schedules have been upended, and for an unknown length of time.

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