Lockdown: Light At The End Of The Tunnel.
The news here in the UK is that the lockdown is poised to be relaxed soon. What form this will take, only time will tell. Other European countries are beginning to return to normal, or at least a new normal, so it’s inevitable we’ll follow suit now new cases of Covid-19 are falling fast.
What are you most looking forward to doing when lockdown ends? For me – getting a haircut.
And what am I least looking forward to? The inevitable increase in taxes.
This week I’ve been catching up with my book reviews for the books I’ve read this year. The six new reviews will be making an appearance on my blog soon. If you haven’t already, you might be interested in the 165 reviews I’ve written (see My Reviews section). I’ve also been jogging and weight training. Here is my dog waiting for me to catch up on a run in the woods.
And here’s an inquisitive deer looking into my garden.
I’ve been drinking Corona. Couldn’t resist Tesco’s ten quid box offer of the stuff. If there’s a better warm weather beer out there, I am yet to try it.
Yesterday, I was pleased to see a duck on the tiny pond I recently dug out in my garden.
Lockdown is obviously proving pretty trying for people, particularly those stuck in small apartments in the city, and I hope things improve for them soon. As for me, the lockdown hasn’t made much difference to my life thus far. What would I have been doing differently anyway? Not much. But knowing that others are also stuck at home makes me feel better. Selfish perhaps; but what is there in this world if not by comparison.
Visitors have been pouring into my blog of late. What does this mean? Not a lot. They are coming to read my articles and reviews of books, and have no interest in me, my mailing list, or the six books I’ve written. C’est la vie; better that than nothing I suppose. I’m used to obscurity after a lifetime of it. Perhaps one of these days I’ll monetise this blog. Maybe sign up for an affiliate program with book retailers. Until then hope springs eternal. Have a good weekend. Keep well and stay safe.
Some lovely pictures, Guy. Very scenic. 🙂
Thank you, Heather.
Maybe these visitors have finally discovered what we loyalists know, Guy. Good t see a little of your garden. That duck might be a curse if it decides to stay. Nitrogen and ponds do not go well together. Does the pond have asource of fresh water. If so then may be okay. Have a super weekend. The Corona beer factory is shut down so savor your supply. (Or run out and grab as many as you can.)
The Corona beer factory has closed down – oh no. I’m on the Amstel for now, John. Yes, the pond is fed by a tiny stream, which is fortunate for the duck as otherwise I’d be considering crispy fried duck after your warning.
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That’s a good one too.
Congrats on the duck, one way of storing food.
Saves on electricity.