Category Archives: Craft

Lockdown 3 – reboot

Posted on January 11, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

Everything I read about how the coronacrisis is going confirms my belief that we’re in this for a lot longer than the PM would like to admit. My feeling is that this lockdown is going to take us through till … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: and another day

Posted on July 15, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I am so very tired.  No energy to write much again today.  It seems to be a pattern, where I’m fine for the early part of the day, then slump around 4pm, after which not much gets done. Today I … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: an ordinary day

Posted on July 14, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

A quick post today, as I’ve been busy all day and didn’t get anything written along the way. Today was an ordinary day, which is to say that as we’re still self-isolating we must of necessity keep ourselves to ourselves. … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: to wear or not to wear, that is the question – face coverings

Posted on July 7, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Here’s a topical subject, and one that seems to raise strong feelings in people one way or another. I’m not going to sit on any fences here: originally I knew nothing of the subject, and now I’m fully persuaded of … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 86

Posted on June 17, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Bad night and really busy day = very short post today.  But a good day in all sorts of ways. A pleasant walk down to the river and back Made some face coverings for neighbours, and delivered them Thunderstorm and … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 59

Posted on May 21, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

The highlight of our day today was the visit from youngest son.  Unexpected (until yesterday) and a delight. It was so lovely to see him in person at long last.  Hard not to hug, but so much better than only … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 58

Posted on May 20, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another bright sunny and hot day; another day with no rain and none in prospect.  For us gardeners this means another day of watering any tender plants; and another day of planning our growing and gardening to minimise the amount … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 57

Posted on May 19, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

A (comparatively speaking) busy day here today.  An optician appointment that should have taken place early in lockdown but didn’t, rebooked due to some slightly odd visual issues (thankfully all fine).  Family zoom call to celebrate a certain birthday.  Emails … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 51

Posted on May 12, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Well, so much to do today! One of the things I’d already decided to do this week was to make some face coverings (am adopting that description to distinguish from actual face masks needed for clinical settings or similar).  Initially … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 50 (Monday)

Posted on May 11, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Unbelievably, it’s now the 8th Monday of this strange period in our lives; and the 1st Monday I’m back from my (virtual) holiday.  While I was away I spent some time reflecting on what I have learnt during this time, … Continue reading →

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