As I mentioned in my last post, I met an author on the plane coming home from Washington D.C. to St. Louis. Her name is Susan Meissner and not only was she a delight to talk to, but I am truly enjoying her books. I have read 5 since we met last September.
My second business trip was to Palo Alto, California for a week long training. Although the training was great, I did appreciate the opportunity to have some downtime to read on the flight to and from California to St. Louis.
My trip was March 2nd to March 7th and although COVID-19 was just starting to spread in the U.S., there were not any restrictions of self-isolation or sheltering in place. However, once I returned home and to work, Northern California - Bay area, was on the list. So I have been working from home since.
The reason for me setting the stage for this story, is that I found it coincidence, fate, ironic, what have you, that the book I chose was "As Bright As Heaven". Why am I feeling this way? It is because this historical novel was set during the Spanish Flu Pandemic in 1918.
Although our modern technology and speed of communication differs, there are so many similarities. Reading this novel, you can feel what the family is going through and how strong and resilient they are.
So during the COVID-19 pandemic, remember there are resources for support, a lot of people are pulling together to assist those in need, whether it is groceries, medicine, or just someone to talk to in this time of "shelter in place". For resources and accurate information go to sites such as your local or state Public Health Departments. Other websites to keep you updated are:
https://www.cdc.gov/
https://www.who.int/
My second business trip was to Palo Alto, California for a week long training. Although the training was great, I did appreciate the opportunity to have some downtime to read on the flight to and from California to St. Louis.
My trip was March 2nd to March 7th and although COVID-19 was just starting to spread in the U.S., there were not any restrictions of self-isolation or sheltering in place. However, once I returned home and to work, Northern California - Bay area, was on the list. So I have been working from home since.
The reason for me setting the stage for this story, is that I found it coincidence, fate, ironic, what have you, that the book I chose was "As Bright As Heaven". Why am I feeling this way? It is because this historical novel was set during the Spanish Flu Pandemic in 1918.
Although our modern technology and speed of communication differs, there are so many similarities. Reading this novel, you can feel what the family is going through and how strong and resilient they are.
So during the COVID-19 pandemic, remember there are resources for support, a lot of people are pulling together to assist those in need, whether it is groceries, medicine, or just someone to talk to in this time of "shelter in place". For resources and accurate information go to sites such as your local or state Public Health Departments. Other websites to keep you updated are:
https://www.cdc.gov/
https://www.who.int/
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