Covid: October 2020 We are in the throes of the Covid pandemic. For the past six months we have had to learn to live in …
It’s Me, It’s You, And Our Fear of Covid
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This is Life in Lockdown – With My Son’s Autism
Autism: September 2020 My son has autism, learning disabilities and a form of ADHD. He is excessively hyperactive. He also has a condition called ‘pica‘ – …
We Live Right In The City, In Zurich
Zurich: September 2020 In Zurich, everything is almost back to normal. It all seems to be fine – apart from people wearing masks. I almost …
At That Time People In Shanghai Were Very Scared.
Shanghai: August 2020 Shanghai is a very international city. There are a lot of people coming in and out. At first Wuhan was the most …
Few People Living In Shenzhen Are From Shenzhen.
Shenzhen: August 20202 I live in Shenzhen, China. It’s been two years and it’s gone really quickly. This is the longest I’ve ever been outside …
Making A New Life In London – Until Lockdown
London: April 2020 I was worried about the situation in Hong Kong and the influence of the Chinese government on local politics. And so last …
Odours, Interiors And The Sensory World
Odours: Recently, a problem with my sinuses meant that I could not smell anything. From the pungent to the sweet, acrid to scented – the …
In These Walls Once Lived
All walls should have blue plaques….. …because a lifetime ago someone important lived here. Blue plaques on the walls of buildings signify that something important …
Nursing Care – Is This Our Last Home?
We always knew the day would come when dad would have to move into a nursing home. From the outset his dementia has been a …
Joe and Annie: Their Life in Ireland in the 1970’s
Joe and Annie were both born in the 1890’s. They never left home and never married. By the early 1970’s brother and sister, Joe and …