We are having very intense days at work. Part of me is wondering why I thought it was a good idea to get back into healthcare. Part of me is becoming dynamic and calmer and practical. I seem to be quite good to have around in a crises.
We are trying to keep up our morale despite the stress at work. It is stressful. But everyone is pulling together and working hard.
Now I don’t want to be disrespectful to the authorities. It is important to listen and obey the instructions we receive at this time. It really is! Don’t panic, but do take it seriously.
But there has been a video doing the rounds. It is a comic sketch from a political sitcom popular a few year back. It is a bit funny. I think I could find it funnier if I was not so worried about the older members of my family and group of friends and colleagues – and all those who are especially vulnerable at the moment.
There’s is nothing quite like dry British comedy in a time of crisis. Wish I could laugh, but I am back at work tomorrow.
My parents are in their seventies. Jack’s parents are in their eighties. Goldfinch’s parents are in their nineties. We are going to do everything we can to protect them and support them and love them. They are precious to us! This weekend is all about Jack’s parents. I am hoping it all goes well. I really want it to go well.
I think if you ask anyone who knows me, they are going to say sweet. Afterall…I am Caramel!
If you dig deeper and deeper into Caramel what you will find is a hope for the entire universe to be at peace and all to thrive on love and joy. I have all sorts of quirks and oddities, my strengths and my weaknesses, the things I am proud of and those I am ashamed of, the lovely parts of me, the naughty parts of me. But at the end of the day, I want very wonderful things for the entire human race – don’t you!
However, I have grave fear for the wonderful vintage generation. Those who have inspired and encouraged us and been there for us when we needed them – well they are at great risk.
We are being asked to take very seriously the advice on handwashing regularly and thoroughly. Currently here in the UK, we are being asked to strictly self-isolate if we have a fever or a cough. It seems very likely that during the weeks and months ahead we will be asked to take further measures. It may well be particularly our older generation who are asked to self-isolate. We are mindful that this could be very challenging for their emotional health. We are being asked to think of everything we can to cheer them up and make them know how much we love them, how precious they are to us.
This is not a time for panic. It is not a time to horde toilet rolls. But it is a time to listen and obey. It is very important to be unselfish. It might be inconvenient, there may well be financial losses, but we are all much more concerned with the loss of life ahead. Some of the most wonderful people we know, people who have worked hard for decades, reared families, been steady and reliable, generous and hospitable, shrewd and practical – so many of that special generation who saw things like the second world war, rationing, and many challenges and changes – we now want to protect them as best as we possibly can.
Snooping! Me! Never!
Due to prolonged tiredness from being over-werked (uttered in my most scouse accent!), I am featuring the song choices of friends this month. The friend who has chosen this song is from Liverpool. His name is Dan. Dan loves nothing better than a party. He turns up everywhere. I bumped into him at an event in London.
Caramel 