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The weird joy of doing errands

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Amy Dickinson
Dec 23, 2023
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Why do I love to do errands? It’s a true puzzlement. It might be a function of my age and stage — I’m slowing down a bit, or certainly wanting to.

I also spend a lot of time alone. My work is best done in a quiet room. I’m a weird hybrid; I’m extremely sociable and genuinely love to be around people, and yet I love to be alone.

L-O-V-E being alone.

A few t…

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