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
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
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
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