Clearly we're all anxious in the middle of this epidemic and hopefully doing our best to be sensible and take all the advised precautions. It is certainly bringing out both the worst and best in people - for all those snatching and grabbing from the supermarket shelves leaving many without provisions, there are many more kind and thoughtful individuals who are looking out for others.
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We are in the older age group who should stay at home from this weekend, a prospect which doesn't thrill us a bit, but already younger neighbours are letting us know they'll shop and run messages for us. Sooo lovely. It has really dawned on me, finally, that I'm old(er) although in my head I'm only thirty five........well O.K.......thirty six!
We are lucky to have younger family members nearby but not everyone has, so even a friendly phone call to someone on their own could make a difference. We can all do that.
Many of us have grandchildren and lots of us have tons of extra bits and pieces sitting about. I've packed up a box of landscaping and flowery bits etc. as well as the odd plastic cat, dog and so on, to post to our two youngest who love creating little scenes and pictures. They'll have fun and have something a little different to do while they're off school. That's something easy to do for our families we may not see for a while.
Hopefully we shall get out in the garden but it was great to hear that The National Trust are opening their parks and gardens free to all so we can enjoy some freedom and exercise without coming into close contact with others. I've got lots of odd jobs to do and miniature 'stuff' to sort out, not to mention sorting out the loft......maybe I'll get down to it all. On the other hand I've a nice pile of books.
Our Governments, health and scientific leaders have an unenviable and thankless task ahead - there is plenty of criticism being hurled about and I don't envy them. Our brilliant health care professionals who really are on the front line are stepping up as they always do - thank you all. Finally, although I'm now retired from my miniature dollmaking I remember the lean times running a small business, so visit the websites of fellow miniaturists who work from home or are dependent on sales from fairs which are now cancelled and if you are able to, perhaps treat yourself and help them weather these tough times.
Thank you for looking - take care
Robin
