I loved this piece. One of the things I most enjoy about my monthly book club is the connection and chance really talk. We often meet for 4 or 5 hours and talk about the book for only 15 minutes or so. We all really like each other and try to avoid talking directly about politics or religion because we come different backgrounds and beliefs - but sometimes it crops up in some way and we are respectful of each other even if we don't agree, and usually try to find some common ground like you did around the Covid discussion. Imagine what the world would be like if more people did that more of the time.