I began writing this blog in the summer of 2020, little expecting it would turn out to be what it became. Which was something quite magical, and taught me at least one valuable lesson: that true happiness is often achieved through being happy with what you have - and perhaps not continually striving for more. … Continue reading Move over to the legs!
Covid19
“We have to put our trust in scientists. Personally, I’d rather put my trust in them than anyone else.”
Des's Piddlehinton story: The process is so well regulated, and I don’t get the sense they’re completely baffled about what to do.
“I did enjoy going on the BBC, although I thought I made a right boob of it.”
Jim's Piddlehinton Story: I think it’s wonderful that they all took notice, I couldn’t believe it.
“Wearing the PPE hood meant I had a constant wooshing noise in my ears, as well as trying to listen to the hand-over or my patients’ vital signs. It was claustrophobic and exhausting.”
Abi's Piddlehinton Story: But things like the village leaving flowers on my doorstep? Hell yeah, that made such a difference to me.
“I suppose I’d say, with St Paul, that with whatever situation I find myself in, I’ve learnt therewith to be content.”
Alan's Piddlehinton Story: Mary and I met when I was... probably sixteen? I guess we’ve now been together more than sixty years.
“I was so worried, thinking we’d kill each other. But it was all actually ok.”
Elise's Piddlehinton Story: We're a strange bunch really. We do fit in but we're always... we're not rural, we're not second homers, who are we?
“I’m probably the best-known opera singer ever to come out of Barnsley”
John's Piddlehinton Story: Sadly, I think that the opera I knew won't exist post Covid. No more spending £5 million on a new production of just four or five shows.
“Having to do everything on our own has made us feel empowered as new parents.”
Juno's Piddlehinton Story: I was on a ward that was eerily quiet, with every person I saw wearing full PPE. So I was really touched when a nurse took her mask off at the doorway so that I could see just one person's face.
“Now I’m on the bandwagon, I’m ready to make more banners.”
Sarah's Piddlehinton Story: Lockdown has made me stronger. I've always been a person who'd say yes to everything, but now I've also learnt the benefits of saying no.
“Covid’s Given Me the Perfect Excuse to Do What I’ve Always Wanted.”
Vickey's Piddlehinton Story: Covid has also been a complete leveller. It's out to get everybody but it's also out to show us how we've got to live: more fairly, more justly and in a more community-based way.
19 Silver Linings 