Permit me one more post–the fourth in a row!–on anxiety. And by anxiety I mean societal anxiety, the kind of anxiety that flows through the cultural air all around us. There’s a panic going on right now about the H1N1 virus, a.k.a. swine flu, and if you’ve had cable news on for more than 30 seconds you know that they’re making the most of it. It’s a great scare story.

And it’s really not something to worry about. Here’s a good blog that addresses the issue more responsibly (I think) than the CNN Cassandras. Like a lot of people I know, I’ve been washing my hands thoroughly, multiple times a day, for years, and when I’m sick, I stay home. There’s really no evidence that anyone with basic hygiene habits will be highly susceptible to the flu, and even if they contract it, they’re likely to recover soon.

So…take my advice: turn off cable news, wash your hands, and enjoy your day!

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