Phase Two is my own name, by the way. That’s kind of how it feels since the non-essential retail was allowed to re-open, which was last Monday here in England. Before then, it was all about staying home unless you…
May was a great reading month. Still largely in lockdown here in England, with some minor relaxations such as outdoor distanced gatherings of up to 6 people being allowed, and still avoiding the news and social media scroll, I got…
As I write this, I’ve just learned that a highly successful public couple are set to divorce. Their announcement has rocked their community, of which I guess I would say I’m a one-toe-in-the-water, back-of-the-crowd member. I’ve read the books. I…
Like so many other people, I’ve watched the news surrounding the death of George Floyd with outrage, disappointment and confusion. Outrage and disappointment that another Black man has died at the hands of a police officer there to protect the…
In these (semi-regular) posts, I share five things. Loves, hates, ideas I’m pondering, places I’m supporting, whatever. This week is quarantine focused, since we’re in lockdown due to COVID19. Stay safe, guys! Here we go: THE RETURN TO SCHOOL I…
What are we on, week 6 or 7?! Who knows any more. It’s definitely been a rollercoaster for us all. High emotions and uncertainty and boredom and a gradual adjustment to this temporary normal. We haven’t had *that* many plans…
So April was the first full month of COVID19 lockdown. I’d love to say only full month of lockdown, but I don’t see things opening up here (England) in May. I read a lot, and partly that was because I…
In these (semi-regular) posts, I share five things. Loves, hates, ideas I’m pondering, places I’m supporting, whatever. This week is quarantine focused, since we’re in lockdown due to COVID19. Stay safe, guys! Here we go: CHANGE I’VE BEEN FORCED TO…
If you’ve been following the social media pressure that suggests now is the time to learn a new language and master an instrument, you might be considering a lot of big decisions right now. French or Japanese? Oboe or flute?…
In these (semi-regular) posts, I share five things. Loves, hates, ideas I’m pondering, places I’m supporting, whatever. This week is quarantine focused, since we’re in lockdown due to COVID19. Stay safe, guys! Here we go: PODCAST I WAS INTERVIEWED ON:…
