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Lessons from the “Plagues” of the Past Year and a Half: Part 2

Lessons from the “Plagues” of the Past Year and a Half: Part 2

Lessons from the “Plagues” of the Past Year and a Half: Part 2Michele Whetzel
Published on: 05/01/2026

Part 2 of 4: Sometimes it isn’t fate or bad luck — it’s negligence. Here’s what a year and a half of preventable damage taught me.

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Lessons from the “Plagues” of the Past Year and a Half: Part 1

Lessons from the “Plagues” of the Past Year and a Half: Part 1

Lessons from the “Plagues” of the Past Year and a Half: Part 1Michele Whetzel
Published on: 29/12/2025

A personal reflection on a year and a half of unexpected crises and the first hard-earned lesson learned: when safety systems speak, listen — and act quickly.

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