Ahh, yes, I knew I’d seen something similar elsewhere I’m glad you’ve also found some perks, so much more positive than thinking about the negatives.

You are so right, Jeanne. People have been kinder. I’ve certainly tried to be so too, especially with all the queuing we have to do nowadays. Gone are the days when you could ‘pop’ anywhere, but with patience being a virtue and all that I am trying to practice patience when I’m out and about and generally trying to be nice to people. This morning I lost my mask somewhere between my car and the shop and was scrabbling through my bag trying to find it, only to discover, once I’d shopped without it, I’d dropped it right by my car! At least I have it for next time, although I’m not a fan of them.

I’ll add another perk to yours. It seems that people in stores and other places I’ve been are nicer, kinder. I can’t say whether that’s because we all have this “we’re in this together” mentality or there’s some other reason. Regardless, it’s something I’ve noticed that I hope stays.

You make a very good point there, Heather. I hadn’t thought about the level of noise when you’re trying to write. Have you got some of those noise cancelling headphones? I have some and they’re great at blocking out the main stuff. That sort of noise hasn’t bothered me that much as I haven’t been writing but I sympathise. I hope your peace returns soon. 😀

Ahh, yes… I think we have been lucky this end as we have both been able to carry on working, and while I’ve always done that at home, my BH has to leave the house, I’m sure to his massive relief! Lockdown has certainly put a lot of pressure on a lot of relationships and I do feel for all those who’ve found themselves in an unexpectedly intense situation. Weird isn’t it how you can be with someone forever and yet this situation still has its challenges!!

So true, Linda. I find it quite reassuring that people are now washing their hands, although I’d never considered they might not be doing so before

I can understand that feeling, Cathy. But you might just be experiencing what I did when the motorbikes started coming through again. We’re on a popular motorcycle route so they’ve always come through, as soon as the sun is out, but it’s only been this year, after the silence, that I found it so offensive.

Let’s just say my lockdown hasn’t been quite as peaceful as yours!