Aaron and Ira unspool some tiny corner of the cultural response to COVID during the early days, and uncover some differences between American and European discourses. The changes and deprivations of the COVID era trigger a more expansive reflection on anticipating loss and absence when approaching great change, and the inner continuity that can sometimes be found on the other side. Evaluating the episode while still making it (never a good idea!), Aaron yearns for the energy of the morn...