It’s the 20th day of the summer holidays and tonight I saw the greatest shooting star that I’ve ever seen before. This morning I went for a run which took me across some farmers’ fields and something of about 6 km. It was so very hot but a beautiful run. The Malvern Hills looked great … Continue reading
Category Archives: Life After Lockdown
School’s Out – Day 62
Here we go again, preparing to shut the school to most and dealing with the difficult emotions of a year lost. Back on the 21st March is was a bit different, with much hope of a return, the understandable unknowns and lack of realisation this could be the end of the year. Now with only … Continue reading
Back Towards a Lockdown – Day 61
It’s late at night now and a short while after the news has broken that Leicester will be the first to have a local lockdown. I can’t really say I’m surprised when the complacency of supermarket shoppers and people in the streets have clearly not be keeping their distance. This news tipped off a pretty … Continue reading
Life after Lockdown – Day 60
The red wine is poured (and a few glasses before too) and the cheese dip to hand. Another week is at its end and the weekend about to begin. Today it was good to see things being completed, such as podcasts, letters and scavenger hunts. We look at the way people behave and I must … Continue reading
Life after Lockdown – Day 59
A beautiful day and fortunate to have grounds with big trees giving good shade. The day was a mix of meetings via Teams, Zoom and Google Meet. All good though as without people to meet, one would be lonely. A 45 minute Teams call was first up (after welcoming in the children) to go through … Continue reading
Life after Lockdown – Day 58
As I write ‘School’s Out…’ I wonder whether that is appropriate anymore. School is back, albeit parents may choose not to send them without penalty. However, the fact is, we are back and open to all that wish to attend. Those that wish are currently about 70 and that does not count those that say … Continue reading