Plague Fiction

Did you know there was a whole genre in the literary field called Plague Fiction? And it’s not new, and it’s been around for a while.  It seems fiction writers are way ahead of the curve when it comes to disaster entertainment. They were out Irwin Allening Irwin Allen long before Poseidon Adventure or Towering Inferno. Stephen King’s The Stand certainly qualifies, but what about The Andromeda Strain by Crichton or the more recent Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel. All those listed are examples of modern writers tackling the subject. But it goes back even longer. Dante’s Inferno is a direct result of both noble and peasant alike sharing an overwhelming concern about getting their shit together before the angel of death came to a calling.
 
I think it is high time for plague travel brochures and specialty tours. You want to catch this bad boy? How about a trip to Orange County, CA. Perhaps Triple-A can offer something; a sick-trip-tick. I’ll get back to you on that.
 
What’s my point? Not sure. I am heading to Los Angeles on Monday for a couple of meetings and secretly wonder if I am laying my life on the line for the potential promise of a few measly dollars. I guess what I am trying to say, even during the black plague, people must eat, and, unfortunately, that includes conducting some sort of commerce. I’ll be wearing my mask, eating outdoors, and will forgo the Dodgers against San Francisco series that will be in full swing during my visit. 
 
I have two meetings/lunches scheduled, and I am excited about both and will keep you plague posted. In the meantime, here is your weekly video concerning the new Republican Health Plan. Enjoy.