EPISODE · Apr 29, 2020 · 21 MIN
The Masque of the Red Death, by Edgar Allan Poe
from Stories with Sapphire · host Sapphire Sandalo
While the show is on a break until Season 2, I'd like to read for you Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, "The Masque of the Red Death," a story that was written in 1842 and yet has found relevance in our world today. Don't be like Prince Prospero - here are some simple ways you can help others during this pandemic: - Donate money, supplies, or food to local charities providing relief for those affected by the pandemic (make sure to find out what's most needed first) - Order lunch for frontline workers at your local hospital (make sure to call ahead) - If you are young and healthy, volunteer to run errands or deliver supplies to the elderly or immunocompromised - Foster an animal from your local animal shelter - Donate blood More helpful links:Here's How To Help During CoronavirusA Guide to Helping and Getting Help During The Coronavirus CrisisHow To Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis9 Ways to Help Others During the Coronavirus PandemicHow to Help Restaurants, Hospitals, People During the Coronavirus Outbreak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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While the show is on a break until Season 2, I'd like to read for you Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, "The Masque of the Red Death," a story that was written in 1842 and yet has found relevance in our world today. Don't be like Prince Prospero - here are some simple ways you can help others during this pandemic: - Donate money, supplies, or food to local charities providing relief for those affected by the pandemic (make sure to find out what's most needed first) - Order lunch for frontline workers at your local hospital (make sure to call ahead) - If you are young and healthy, volunteer to run errands or deliver supplies to the elderly or immunocompromised - Foster an animal from your local animal shelter - Donate blood More helpful links:Here's How To Help During CoronavirusA Guide to Helping and Getting Help During The Coronavirus CrisisHow To Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis9 Ways to Help Others During the Coronavirus PandemicHow to Help Restaurants, Hospitals, People During the Coronavirus Outbreak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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