Column: Do you really need to take that phone call?

I received a recliner from my mom and sister for my birthday a few weeks ago.

The couch I usually sit on was in dire need of being taken to the dump, so this was an awesome gift to receive. It is perfect for sitting and binge-watching my stories.

It’s also a wonderful reason to stay in the house more, which I enjoy more with each passing birthday. That being said, I’ll still need to get out of the house plenty for work-related reasons, often at sporting events.

Other than work, the only two places I will go are to the grocery store and to get something to eat.

Despite my growing social anxiety...