Light and Dark

It is ironic, that with the lovely spring weather arriving at last, so does Covid-19.  And it's not just ironic but idiotic and incomprehensible that yesterday Snowdonia saw its highest recorded visitor figures ever!  Other tourists spots in Britain, like Cornwall and Scotland, and seafronts everywhere, are also being inundated by visitors, who haven't quite got the message it seems. Being stoic is one thing; but selfish and stupid quite another. Coronavirus is here, it's spreading and it's a killer, so stay at home people and help keep those who are less resilient among us safe!

Granted, self-isolation isn't much fun but there's nothing wrong with enjoying the sunshine in your own garden or taking a walk in your own neighbourhood, maintaining a safe distance, which I've just done today.  The sun does make things seem less dark, and seeing nature blooming all around is a reminder that life continues in its cycle. This pandemic will pass eventually and life will get back to normal.  Until then, stay well everyone xx


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