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Chanukah – festival of light (and hope)

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

The essence of chanukah is that the oil for the eternal light in the temple that was enough to last just a few days miraculously lasted for a full 8 days and nights until there was a fresh supply. It’s … Continue reading →

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A (mostly) rainy day

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

On the whole I’m not a great fan of being out in the rain, though of course as a gardener I welcome it wholeheartedly. But at some level I’m still the schoolchild who always enjoyed ‘indoor play’, often more than … Continue reading →

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Delicate planning – the Christmas edition

Posted on December 2, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Now we’re out of lockdown and formally into Tier 2, not a lot has changed, for us at any rate. We will still minimise our contact with others, especially indoors. We will continue to think carefully about any plans. We … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 21 (Wednesday)

Posted on November 27, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Thought I hit publish on this yesterday, but evidently not. Over the past few days I’ve realised that I’m struggling more with this lockdown than I did the first. Obviously because we’ve been in this for so long now, and … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 days 8 and 9

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

OK, these days were Thursday and Friday last week. I missed Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Today is Tuesday (day 12 of lockdown mark 2). I’m hoping to post again today, but will have to see. Oops, missed a day. That … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: Saturday again

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

Another week gone by, and we’re almost at the end of our first week self-isolating.  Lots done this week, and lots more to do next week.  Then I imagine I may be out of action for a day or two … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 94

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

Well today was, as predicted, gert hot again. As planned, we set off for our walk just before 8am, and even so at times it was almost too hot for us.  But what a glorious walk it was: another ‘not … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 92

Posted on June 23, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another relaxing relaxed day.  Starting off on the allotment (while Malcolm met a friend at an RSPB site).  I walked down to the river to meet up with a friend for coffee out – something previously so ordinary now such … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 89

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

Saturday, and our first day of (not) being in Germany.  The weather is fine, with just enough humidity and spots of rain to feel authentically as though we could indeed be in the Black Forest. The point of travelling there … 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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