Category Archives: Observations

This week marked a milestone. One year since the start of lockdown started and a year since these weekly observations started. Sometimes it is worth looking back… how we seemed to be in complete shock at the time, stuck at … Continue reading →

With schools back, daily life is increasingly resembling some form of normality. However, Easter is around the corner and thoughts are now turning to summer holidays. The potential for continued travel restrictions over the summer was not great news this … Continue reading →

With many schools in the UK restarting last week, this week marks a big step for many parents… the end of homeschooling. Hopefully a change in the right direction for all of us. Some quick observations so far. Time seemed … Continue reading →

This last week was busy, juggling a few priorities, trying to keep on top of things. How we managed all this when we were commuting to the office, travelling to clients, and running the evening taxi service for family, now … Continue reading →

Finally, it feels as if things are looking up; Pandemic case numbers are down, the vaccine reached 20m 1st doses, schools due to return & this weekend was positively spring-like. Inevitably discussion is now turning to what will happen next. … Continue reading →

Another weekend passes and the weather has finally started to get a little warmer, even a few early flowers out. Spring will cheer us all up no doubt, and with lower COVID numbers there are definite reasons for optimism… long … Continue reading →

Last weekend felt like spring and by contrast this weekend back in the deep freeze. However, out on the bike for a ride, there were still lots of people also outside too. At this point I think we all need … Continue reading →

We have all been locked in for a few weeks now and it’s clear we are all getting a bit stir crazy. Out walking everyone is just so friendly these days, stopping for a chat or say hello. It is … Continue reading →

Another weekend and lockdown fatigue is starting to set in again. It has happened quicker this time than last. There certainly seem to be less novelty video calls at home, quizzes at work, and merriment with memes on the phone. … Continue reading →

Everything picked up this week, a real sense of momentum and movement, which I sense has cheered us all up. We even had snow today, which really helped break the monotony of lockdown. Everyone was outside it seemed and the … Continue reading →