Walking? It’s not just about daily exercise. In the first lockdown the roads were quiet, the birds were singing and the weather was great. Amidst all the fear and panic, the big outdoors became the only place we could go; but limited … Continued
For people in abusive relationships the coronavirus pandemic has created the very worst situation imaginable. ‘Home’ may be the most dangerous place in the world to be. But, the facts speak for themselves. “….in the 12 months from October 1, … Continued
You Are A Visitor, Viewer, Guest and Host… It is a big deal to invite someone into your home. It is a mutual recognition of a more intimate relationship and a shift from our public to our private persona. And … Continued
Last January and February I had pneumonia. I was just about getting back onto my feet when I got a letter from the doctor advising me to shield during lockdown. So, that was very clear: don’t leave the house. Because I … Continued
In his lifetime, my father lived in five different homes – and then residential care. In my lifetime I have lived in several countries, in different types of homes, alone and with diverse people. And then… there is whatever happens … Continued
Every winter I get to experience a spectacular light show–in my own home. In an instant, my home transforms from a closed indoor space to a space connected to the sun, to the seasons and to the world outside. As … Continued
My life during Covid so far: Break-up…new home… furlough… move back to Belfast… move back to London… re-start my job… lose my job! I moved into this flat two weeks before lockdown hit. I had a break up, which was a little bit … Continued
I live on my own, and I’m used to being on my own. During Covid, I feel safer than most – so far so good. Over the summer the Covid restrictions were fine. To be honest… the sun was shining… … Continued
Mum passed away on 10 October, 2020. At that time I dealt with it very well. We all threw ourselves into the wake and the funeral. Everything was socially distanced, and nobody got Covid as a result. We were extremely lucky … Continued
Weeks go by, day in, day out with nothing to break up ‘time’. ‘Time’ in lockdown lacks focus and energy; it is blurred and colourless. Morning, evening and bedtime; in winter, in this pandemic it seems like every day is … Continued