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In the time of the virus: happy new year

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

As you can tell from the very fact that I’m writing this now, I’m by no means a religious observant Jew.  Nonetheless, I appreciate the rhythms and patterns of the year, and endeavour to mark them in some way or … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: because really, it still is (front gardens)

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

So in that spirit, I’m sharing some of the things I’ve been finding uplifting.  Because I suspect that, like me, you’re feeling in need of some uplifting right now. One of the things I’ve enjoyed more than ever in these … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: plums are not the only fruit

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

The world may be going to hell in a handcart, but the local fruit harvest this year looks phenomenal. On my small patch I have a bumper crop of ripe figs – enough for me to be able to pick … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: where did the time go?

Posted on August 4, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’m not sure where the time went, I seem to have been away for a bit.  Sorry about that.  Mostly busy being busy; in between times busy feeling exhausted. Thank you for the good wishes for my operation, which I … Continue reading →

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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: more adventures online, and a major fundraising push

Posted on July 18, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Saturday again, but sadly no trip to the Farmers’ Market this week again (but something to look forward to doing again next week). This morning we had our first-ever online AGM for the Farm.  Normally our AGMs are a great … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: filling the bin

Posted on July 16, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

On alternate Fridays the local council empties the green bin – that’s the one for garden waste.  They take it away and make compost with it.  I use my green bin for things I can’t make compost with at home … 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: 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 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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