A long-anticipated day today – a Zoom session, offered by the Association of Christian Writers, on how to publish your stuff. A fascinating insight into how other people have written material and published it into a book for others to read. I am still clattering through the writing situation with the blog, mostly with the intention of providing an update on John’s health and with not much thought of anything else. So what was the reason for doing the on-line/on-zoom course today?
Well, I was after tips on perhaps having another go at publishing Mum’s poems and also, putting the series of articles I had written for church over the last few years into pamphlet form. However, it all sounds like a lot of hard work, so we’ll see. I might have time to do something with it all – it’s the inclination that might be lacking.
Anyway, that’s all I did all day. Got up, abluted and breakfasted, then settled in front of the computer for two and a half hours this morning, before returning for another couple of hours this afternoon. When I finally came downstairs and sat on the sofa, I was exhausted. John was on the computer and started talking to me about replacing the hedge at the top of the garden near the house, but I nodded off and failed to register the rest of the conversation. Who’d have thought that a few hours zooming could tire you out like that? Mind you, I am getting old and an afternoon nap is now in order……
John, meanwhile spent the day alternating between the computer, playing poker, and the television, watching thrillers. He said he had a rubbish day at poker with naff hands and he didn’t earn (m)any points today. He has started playing for money, too, having laid out £30 on a site, and coughing up a few pence at each hand. He’s not sure he’s going to make any money there, either. But, as he said, it’s keeping him off the streets.
While I was zooming this afternoon, John had a fabulous doorstep chat with Paul and Harriet who had called in to see if we needed anything. I was rather grateful that they found time to do that when their lives are so full and they are so very busy. And I think John was pleased and uplifted too.
We had a lovely time Skyping Pete and Dawn this evening. It’s so good to share your triumphs and worries with good friends, isn’t it? We’ve all got issues one way or another, but the sharing of them and the amusing stories that go with them lifted us and we had a laugh.
We were also amused by the WhatsApp chat today among the ‘Tribe’ – our family. Freddie was spending a bit of time with William before he goes back to school on Monday. Great photos of them playing together and great banter on the chat. Cheered me up no end. It was sorely needed after hearing about the cricket…. what a mess that was.
And of the COVID situation, it’ still heading in the right direction. It’s going to be interesting to see what happens once the kids go back to school.
- 6,040 people tested positive for the virus today
- 158 people died in the community with the virus in the last 24 hours
- 104 people died in hospitals with the virus on 4 & 5 March
Take care everyone. God bless.
Aye! It’s good to talk xxx