The Daily Special Episode: A Bit of Relief
Mar 14, 2020
In a time of uncertainty, the show emphasizes coping strategies and emotional resilience. Colleagues share cherished literary excerpts that bring comfort. Discussions highlight the value of love and culinary heritage, exploring meaningful connections, even from a distance. Practical tips for food storage promise to help keep freshness alive. A reflective segment urges listeners to embrace life, despite the looming shadows of fear and historical challenges.
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Love in Quarantine
- Taffy Brodesser-Akner reflects on the dynamics of marriage during quarantine, referencing Gabriel Garcia Marquez's "Love in the Time of Cholera".
- She notes the irony of social distancing amidst enforced togetherness with spouses.
Food Storage Tips
- Wesley Morris reads from Edna Lewis's "In Pursuit of Flavor," offering advice on food storage.
- Lewis suggests storing certain foods, like onions and fruits, at room temperature for optimal flavor.
Perspective on Crisis
- Dean Baquet reads C.S. Lewis's essay "On Living in an Atomic Age," offering perspective on our current crisis.
- C.S. Lewis argues that life has always been precarious, and we shouldn't exaggerate the novelty of our current situation.
