Are you secretly loving lockdown?

May 28, 2020Coronavirus

Frustrated bosses are finding some furloughed workers reluctant to return.  With the UK heading for the driest May since 1896, topping up the tan on 80% pay doesn’t seem such a bad deal.  The ONS report gardening and DIY up 147%.  But wonderful weather is not the only reason some people are secretly loving lockdown. … Read More

When Covid Stops Cancer Treatment (2/2)

May 21, 2020Coronavirus, Real lives

In a previous post, we heard how Caryll’s life experiences are crucial to her as she lives with cancer.  After becoming a Christian in her native South Africa, she learned about God’s care of her as a doctor on St Helena.  In this second and final post, we find out about Caryll’s time as a … Read More

When Covid stops cancer treatment (1/2)

May 14, 2020Coronavirus, Real lives

A cutting-edge cancer drug had been providing respite for retired doctor, Caryll Coats.  But coronavirus shielding has created a terrible problem.  With a suppressed immune system she cannot attend hospital appointments lest she catch Covid-19 at hospital.  The new treatment that had been preventing the cancer from progressing has stopped.  How does she cope? Caryll’s … Read More

Coronaphobia: wise or foolish?

May 6, 2020Coronavirus

You know things are serious when a new word gets a definition.  Now coronaphobia has one. Coronaphobia (noun) – The fear of catching Covid-19, expressed by wearing a face mask in public, or simply avoiding public places, public events and public transport. Our government is finding problems with manipulation by fear.  It scared people into … Read More