Category Archives: Family

In the time of the virus: back to life, back to reality

Posted on July 25, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Monday was a success.  I had the operation and was home by lunchtime.  True, I spent most of the rest of the day in a dark room listening to podcasts, but such a relief.  The staff at the hospital were, … 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: 5th day of self-isolation

Posted on July 10, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’m not sure how this happened – I thought I hit the publish button on this two days ago.  But clearly I didn’t.  So I’ve updated it, and it really was Day 5 today (not day 3, 2h3n I first … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: the birthday weekend

Posted on July 6, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

What a weekend it was.  It began on Friday evening and continued to Sunday evening.  48 hours of family togetherness.  The sons and partners and I spent several weeks planning our first get together since Christmas, to celebrate Malcolm’s birthday. … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: birthday time

Posted on July 3, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

OK so I wrote the whole post, and for the first time ever WordPress swallowed it whole and refused to spit it back out again. Sorry, but I’m too plum tuckered to rewrite it.  Know only that we had a … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 100

Posted on July 1, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

So.  Here we are, on the 100th day of this series.  What a timespan; what an extraordinary experience to look back on.  Though I fear it may not feel quite so extraordinary when looked back on from a more distant … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 99

Posted on June 30, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

My goodness, today was a joy and a gift.  The plan was for us to go up to visit youngest son and family at the farm where they live, but for various reasons that plan changed to them dropping granddaughter … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 91 (Monday)

Posted on June 22, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Too tired to write much, after a completely wonderful day.  Drove up to visit youngest son, d-i-l and granddaughter on the farm where they live.  Perfect weather for staying outdoors all day.  Despite not seeing each other for 3 whole … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 88

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

Today we should have been setting off for a visit to the Black Forest.  Our plan was to drive there this time and take our bikes. Once we arrive, the car stays put and we mostly walk, and rely on … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 84

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

A very good day, despite sleep issues (as ever…) and everything going on in the wider world.  About which the less said the better. A bit too humid to be comfortable working outside, but nonetheless I got a lot done … Continue reading →

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