Some random thoughts scribbled
down in my ‘Little Book of Nothing Noteworthy’ over the past five days or so…
I feel more scared of the future now than I did when
the virus first reached us.
People seem to have forgotten that we’re supposed to
be having a ‘phased re-opening’ of things. We’re not in the clear, and able to
go about our old way of life all over again. We need to be careful, all of us,
and take our time.
I have a new favourite phrase – “Tepid sponging.”
I read it on an information site about ways to deal
with having a fever. I don’t know why, but it just struck me as funny. If I
ever record a rap album, I think I’ll call it ‘Tepid Sponging.’
Why do we only think of things we shouldn’t take for
granted when we’re in a position without them?
LOTS OF PEOPLE IN APRIL: “I’m really enjoying the
extra time with my children…. The NHS is the most wonderful thing in the
world…. Keeping indoors is the best idea… The only thing that really matters is
your health…. Material things are not important…. The government are doing the
best they can in horrible circumstances… Let’s keep an eye on our neighbours… Who
cares what I look like, as long as I’m alive?”
THE SAME PEOPLE IN JUNE: “Why aren’t the schools
reopening?.... Why have I got to wait three months for a dentist
appointment?.... I want to have a BBQ…. If I lose my job, someone better
support me…. I need a new phone – this one’s six months old… The government are
a bunch of idiots… That twat next door hasn’t mown his lawn for a month… If I
don’t get a haircut soon, I’ll kill myself.”
RC 10-6-20
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