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At his home in Virginia, David Reed is reminded frequently of a quote by the famed writer and philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson: "The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimensions."

The phrase has long resonated with his wife, so much so that it is featured in their home's decor. But lately, Reed said he has found himself becoming a similar proponent of Emerson's words of wisdom – and not just because he sees them almost around the clock working from home.

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C. Ryan Barber

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