The last in a short series of 2 minute observations… For me the lockdown has been like a magnifying glass poring over life and death. I have been encouraged to look more closely at what life is and is not really about and it has highlighted death on a dally basis. Neither of these things …
A short series of 2 minute observations… I like having choices… but not always the consequences! As we hit week 14 of lockdown I am reminded of how what seem like local choices that have led to our current situation. How does hygiene in a Chinese market come to have such a profound impact on …
A short series of 2 minute observations… How are you feeling? We are living with a lot of restrictions on our way of life at the moment. They arrived all of a sudden. Pubs, restaurants and coffee shops have closed. Public transport is largely deserted. Travel abroad or overnight stays are nearly impossible. Sport is highly …
A short series of 2 minute observations The lockdown has put a lot of pressure on households. We are seeing a lot more of whoever it is we are living with. Sadly, we are at our most unguarded with those who know us well and so we are often cruel as well as kind – …
A short series of 2 minute observations… I have a very easy lockdown situation tainted with only some frustrations. Shopping for food takes a lot longer (queues and multiple trips to find missing items); there is more cooking and drink-making than normal and zoom fatigue sometimes seems a high price to keep up with people.. to …