It’s no secret that the COVID-19 shutdown and associated quarantine were difficult in many ways for all of us. The uncertainty, the boredom, the economic slow down, etc. etc. But we wanted to be a little glass-half-full about the whole situation and ask people if there was anything they actually appreciated about having to slow down — having to stop and smell the roses. Our listeners had many answers about the positive aspects of quarantine.

Here are some examples:

Silver linings of quarantine

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5 talk show host Judi Franco. Any opinions expressed are Judi's own.

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