…. that blows nobody any good,” as the old folk saying has it. These days I’m beginning to appreciate the truth of it. During the current “lockdown” because of the Covid-19 pandemic many people are having a really difficult time. I hear on the news today about the latest figures for unemployment–taking the large view. … Read more
Ever since the current pandemic intruded into my awareness back in March there has been an air of unreality about it. Of course I have assimilated the statistics regularly. I have heeded the precautionary advice issued by the government, and tried to behave as a responsible citizen. Nevertheless, I have to admit that there has … Read more
…. but I’m beginning to feel profoundly sceptical about the current “crisis” over the Covid-19 virus. I was reflecting on the evident over-reaction of our government while gardening this morning, and after lunch had the opportunity to check some statistics on the internet. The death rates from this disease are trivial in comparison with a … Read more