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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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2021: how to get through it?

Posted on January 6, 2021 by deborah @ the magic jug

Continuing to count my blessings. Last year I chose as my ‘theme’ word enough How very appropriate that turned out to be. I found I did indeed have enough of everything, and much more than many. I’ll get round to … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 23 (Sunday)

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

Foggy foggy day. We took our flasks and buns for a walk to the top of a hill to see the view. There was no view (of course), though it gradually revealed itself to us as we sat and chatted … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 22 (Saturday)

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

And another weekend has rolled around. Our last one in (this) lockdown, though the differences between lockdown and what comes next will be slight. Especially for those of us who are disinclined to do whatever we’re ‘allowed’ to do, and … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 7

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

So – end of week 1 of our second lockdown. For the likes of me, not so bad. The restrictions are relatively minor, compared to the potential good. But. For many many others, really really hard. Imagine being at home … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: mark 2 day 4

Posted on November 8, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

It’s the weekend, different rules apply. An enjoyable relaxed time, especially after that announcement yesterday afternoon. Not a moment too soon. Concerned about what happens next, but let’s allow ourselves some time to bask in the knowledge that one particular … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: making the most of self isolation

Posted on October 29, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

I’m thinking maybe we should make this week of self-isolation a regular thing: as a tool for getting through the ancient jobs list, it seems to be unbeatable. Of course, the way things are going it may become a regular … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: getting through the next phase

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

Before I go on, just a quick update to let you know that I’m no longer feeling ill, just very depleted energy levels.  Whatever it was, that was one very tenacious bug.  Thank you so much for your good wishes … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 98 (Monday)

Posted on June 29, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

My Monday morning meeting with myself was productive, but reminded me just how much I need to fit into this week.  Lots of urgent jobs that need to be jobbed, plus several fun arrangements too (depending how the weather turns … Continue reading →

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