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  1. Magnum

    I have been reading some wonderful books

    Ha, thank you @Daffodil !
  2. Magnum

    Friend date ideas?

    I hope it goes well! I like the idea of feeding ducks, because it allows for an ebb and flow of conversation. Chat about favorite TV shows or books. One thing I've tried with friends: teach each other something! For example, I have a buddy who speaks a second language I don't. She...
  3. Magnum

    I have been reading some wonderful books

    Thank you all for the recommendations, and the warnings/caveats! The blog posts are especially useful (easier to consume for me).
  4. Magnum

    Is a history with CFS a barrier for employment?

    Any updates on how this went for you, Rowena? I would think most adults would show some IgG elevations due to prior EBV exposures, so I don't think these employers would be concerned unless you had "traditional" markers of "active" infection, but it may depend on what your doctor's notes...