HOW WE LIVE NOW 18

Our neighbors share their stories – the good, the bad, the real – in the midst of the quarantine Stories have been lightly edited for clarity and length.

‘Smiling and laughing helps lighten the load’ Dr. Jeff Furman has practiced family medicine in Chapel Hill since 1985. He lives with his wife (“and high school sweetheart”), Janet, off Old Greensboro Road. His grandson, Adam, lives nearby. “He calls me Zayde. I am in heaven.”

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ifficult times bring out the best and worst in us. During this pandemic, I have been most impressed by the best parts I have seen. While reaching out to patients to be sure they are OK, I have been humbled by the concern they have shown for me and our staff. They ask how