DT #412 Take a Vacation It Wil be Fun!
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In this episode, Dennis shares his struggles to unplug during a week-long vacation. During his vacation, one of the towns in his county was rocked by not one but two major facility closure announcements. How do you react when you are trying to unplug but the wheels are coming off the bus at home? Listen to how Dennis' team rose to the challenge and how a good book saved his vacation.
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