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11. A Song for a New Day -- Sarah Pinsker

Wed Mar 4, 2020, 05:02 PM

Mar 2020

In this captivating science fiction novel from an award-winning author, public gatherings are illegal making concerts impossible, except for those willing to break the law for the love of music, and for one chance at human connection.

In the Before, when the government didn't prohibit large public gatherings, Luce Cannon was on top of the world. One of her songs had just taken off and she was on her way to becoming a star. Now, in the After, terror attacks and deadly viruses have led the government to ban concerts, and Luce's connection to the world--her music, her purpose--is closed off forever. She does what she has to do: she performs in illegal concerts to a small but passionate community, always evading the law.

https://amzn.to/30iEopR

This is an amazing book. Check it out.

I hope it's not prescient of our actual future.

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Online shopping and mental health [View all] Brainstormy Mar 2020 OP

I attribute mine to the near certainty of Trumpist encounters, and now COVID-19. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #1

I live in a red county, so no doubt I must encounter his supporters. cwydro Mar 2020 #13

Sunday it was two asshats and many expensive looking Drumpf flags at the rzemanfl Mar 2020 #14

Yes, I've seen those ridiculous Impotus stands selling crap around here. cwydro Mar 2020 #15

I have a vast store of those accumulated during my youth in the sixties. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #16

Oh, trust me, I do too. cwydro Mar 2020 #18

Also those guys were not selling, they were campaigning for the cult. n/t rzemanfl Mar 2020 #19

Oddly, when I see them in Charlotte, it's usually AA men manning the stores. cwydro Mar 2020 #20

I attribute mine... HipChick Mar 2020 #2

LOL. That syndrome Brainstormy Mar 2020 #3

To be fair Thyla Mar 2020 #4

think it becomes a phobia Brainstormy Mar 2020 #5

At least shopping Thyla Mar 2020 #6

That sounds like me. llmart Mar 2020 #22

I start to feel this myself MuseRider Mar 2020 #7

More and better options now for staying home? Brainfodder Mar 2020 #8

Netfilx instead of the movies. Amazon instead of the mall. Twitter for arguing. Facebook for photos. sarcasmo Mar 2020 #9

You forgot DU for deep insightful discussions whistler162 Mar 2020 #23

My last trip to a very large Mall was eye opening. pwb Mar 2020 #10

In the Nj malls, it seems like every 4th store sells sneakers. TheBlackAdder Mar 2020 #12

A Song for a New Day -- Sarah Pinsker hunter Mar 2020 #11

If it were possible, I'd never leave my house. Coventina Mar 2020 #17

I am kind of in danger of becoming an recluse myself as I get older. smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #21

I have no problem being alone either. llmart Mar 2020 #26

Thanks for your post llmart! smirkymonkey Mar 2020 #33

people seem to do whatever they can to avoid having to WALK Skittles Mar 2020 #24

+1 2naSalit Mar 2020 #34

Thanks for pointing this out. qwlauren35 Mar 2020 #25

is it a problem? Kali Mar 2020 #27

Check out the Meetups near you in your interest areas... TygrBright Mar 2020 #28

I'm not sure if that's bad. I'd much prefer to go hiking, walk in a park, etc., than go shopping. Hoyt Mar 2020 #29

Same here. I live in a place where 2naSalit Mar 2020 #35

Husband and I call it, "Going out into the world" eleny Mar 2020 #30

My older sister is becoming that way kimbutgar Mar 2020 #31

It's just evolution... Newest Reality Mar 2020 #32

I love to go out and interact unc70 Mar 2020 #36