This episode discusses the daily ups and downs of living through a pandemic and the ongoing concerns about mental health in our society. The author discusses an expert's definition of, 'collective trauma,' along with many other symptoms of trauma people may be experiencing during these times. 

The second portion discusses the powerful role writing plays in comforting individuals during hard times and in informing people about important events and ongoing issues in our society. 

The ending entails a charming small tale about how Halifax became the 'Heart of Rock and Roll in the 1980s.'