The air quality here in Washington, D.C., has been subpar (though not atrocious) the past few days as a result of the Canadian wildfires. I assume most people have managed just fine with the hazy air, but for whatever reason, I developed really awful chest pain and a scratchy throat. (If anyone has suggestions for clearing this up, please let me know.)

I wanted to avoid the outdoors entirely, although I did have to leave my........

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