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The Shortlist vol. 2

When the kids are sick and deadlines don’t care

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Barbara Mighdoll
Jan 18, 2026
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Welcome back to my second Shortlist. And yes, I promised this would be biweekly, yet here I am just one week after sending my first.

But we have to talk about the reality of the moment. Because if you’re reading this, there is a good chance sickness has already made its way through your house. Or you are waiting for it to hit.

Two weeks ago, my son came d…

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