Tag Archives: Coping

In the time of the virus: day 75

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

Another Saturday. A deliciously slow and relaxing morning.  A leisurely breakfast that lasted until 10, then a few things done around the house before elevenses (at 11, natch).   Then some gentle STOing and browsing craft books (I’ve been asked … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 74

Posted on June 5, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

This morning I woke up feeling very woozly indeed, and realised that I had probably by accident taken twice my normal (thankfully low) dose of sleeping medication.  Very stupid, and I’ve put in place measures to make sure this doesn’t … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 71 – #blacklivesmatter

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

Not my usual posting today, in solidarity with #blacklivesmatter #blackouttuesday You may want to use the time when you might have read my post to read up on what’s happening right now – both in the US and in the … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 69

Posted on May 31, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Another scorching hot day, so off out to the allotment straight after breakfast, for some more much-needed weeding before it becomes too hot to be out there. Then back indoors in time for our Sunday ‘trip’ – this week we … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 67

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

Such a busy day, and unfortunately the thing that fell off the list today was writing this post.  So a very short piece, before I turn in for the night. There was a sweet sadness to the day – it … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 64

Posted on May 26, 2020 by deborah @ the magic jug

Today I have been mostly feeling very sad.  Someone very close to one of my dearest friends died last night (not c-19 related).  Some of my sadness is down to the fact that I know that in normal times today … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 60

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

Day 60.  I can hardly believe what I’m writing here.  Our 60th day in lockdown. I reflected on what this has meant for us and wrote it down.  Then I deleted it all.  Far too negative and I don’t think … 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 56 (Monday)

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

So here we are again, another Monday and the start of a new week.  Week 9 of lockdown.  Unbelievable and yet true. I was so pleased to receive a photo at the weekend from oldest son and d-o-l of themselves … Continue reading →

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In the time of the virus: day 56

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

Whew.  I slept so well last night.  What a blessed relief.  I felt much much more human today, and able to do some of the things that had slipped through the net last week. One of which was sending round … Continue reading →

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