FLITBITS - June 10

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