Brynn Canary lives in the university town of Bloomington, Indiana.  When Indiana University closed, half the population of the town went with it.  The businesses and resources that thrive on the university population are suffering, but overnight, the town came together to support each other.  Brynn's interview is one of striving for the best during extremely trying times. 

In their interview they also share concerns for their great-grandmother, who, at the time, was on her deathbed.  How might a family handle such a situation, when a funeral might endanger everyone?  Brynn has since shared with me that she passed away, and they have decided to plan a memorial of life when COVID-19 has passed.  Interviewed 24 March 2020.

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Anita Tkalčević lives in Zagreb, Croatia.  On March 22, 2020, a powerful earthquake shook the foundation of the city, destroying many of the old buildings, and forcing a people in quarantine out of their homes.  Anita had just returned from travel in Germany, and describes her travels during the pandemic, as well as trying to stay isolated despite the earthquake thrusting her from shelter.  Interviewed 24 March 2020.

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Michael Canas lives in the Greater Los Angeles region.  For him, COVID-19 has been both a blessing and a curse.  He was laid off by both his jobs, but has also found a new kind of peace because of it.  In this episode we explore staying in touch with loved ones and how we might use shelter-in-place to our benefit.  Interviewed 23 March 2020.

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