Life has made me wary of looking too far ahead. Even before the turmoil of 2020, my road was one of uncertainty. New Year has long felt like standing on a cliff edge and looking down: twelve whole months can be too much to contemplate all at once. Reminders of time passing can be hard … More Is There Hope in a New Year?
Like dawn glimpsed through a curtained window, normality is returning to the world beyond my walls. Restrictions remain, but I once again live in a country where people take holidays and visit loved ones. Where bars, restaurants and shops are alive, and not just shuttered memories. For a few months this spring, the rhythm of … More The Uncertainty of Life After Lockdown
On the eve of 2020, in New Year Reflections, I looked back on a difficult 2019 and asked: “What might I be called upon to face this year?” I could not have imagined what lay ahead – not only for me, but for the entire world. Living through the coronavirus pandemic is both a global … More Life in Lockdown: What Matters When All Is Lost
