I am back at my desk and at my PC again, which is where I have spent most of my time during the last two months! I am so grateful for the internet as it has kept me connected to all the groups with which I am associated. Apart from those odd moments when the screen freezes and the connection slows, it has mostly been problem free. But I have noticed how tired I am getting. Having to concentrate and focus on the screen really does take its toll. But it is the lack of variety in that contact that I think is tiring. It doesn’t matter whether it is work or for social purposes, it is the same way of keeping in touch that we use. But, it will be like this for a little longer and I am not sure when the kinds of activities that usually fill my day will resume. But, I remain positive.
I have been writing to each of my choir groups on there usual rehearsal night and these have become known as my ‘Corona Chronicles’. I think people are enjoying them? I have to admit that when I began I thought it would be just for a few weeks….little did I know! But I enjoy doing it!
I have almost stopped watching media coverage of the pandemic, not because I am disinterested, but because I became obsessed with wanting to know what was happening, who thought what, who said what and I was becoming addicted to the news and how it was delivered. Now, I am more level-headed about it. I pick up what I need to know and ignore all that I don’t. I certainly have no desire to hear interviewers being rude, or adding that nuanced sentence that puts a different spin on the facts. Nor do I want to hear numerous comparisons that serve no purpose. So, for the time being I am keeping myself away from all but the basic facts.
It makes me smile at how so many people have become experts on subjects they know so little about; I don’t deny that we can all learn, but please let those who do know lead…and for clarity I am not just talking politics or science here! Being ‘at home’ has allowed me to reflect and observe and as I have said before most days I am in a very good place, however it is clear how fragile the mind can be
So, after a busy week on-line I am taking the weekend off. My diary is empty and I am going to relax. See you on Monday!
Steven Roberts Blog 
It’s interesting to me how adaptable we all are and how the our country and the world is dealing with this pandemic. We have all had to change our way of life, mine has gone from going out most days to keep fit, socialising, voluntary work, choir etc to staying at home 24/7. I have adapted to this new way of life and apart from a daily walk and taking the car for a run once a week, here I am! I am lucky because on the whole I am happy with my own company, but there are days that I am not but just get through the day.
My concern is going out again. I have been here since 17th March and have moulded into the flow. I fear going out to anywhere because of the uncertainty and the unknown out there now. I think being in the over 70 group also makes me feel more vulnerable, it will be interesting to see how I cope.
Meanwhile, it’s back to another day, which one it is doesn’t seem to matter anymore!