April 5th

I have been writing this week in my journal and morning pages, which made me think I have been doing my blog, which, I hear from my daughter in love that I have not been publishing.

I thought that when I sent it to face book ,others could share my journey during Covid19.

This week, I have had a daily walk in Sefton park, which I am so grateful for. I have noticed that as the weather has got warmer more people are out there, everyone is sensible and kept their distance.

I have done  some telephone counselling, and it helps me to feel helpful and useful too and to be fair , brings in a little extra money.

My young friends and neighbours continue to get my shopping. One of them has fixed my central heating, which is wonderful, as although I am grateful for the heaters that I have been loaned, it is so nice to hear it coming on in the mornings.

I am so grateful to him, he is very willing and always wants me to know, I can ask him anytime for help. His mother is in Germany and he is very happy that she is. He says they are doing much better than we in UK are, he was very impressed with Angela Merkel covid19 lockdown speech and totally unimpressed with UK's prime minister.


Andrew, helped me set up Zoom, and although I am not 100% sure how it all works, I can use it now , which makes me happy.

I have had a few Zoom meetings with Sandra, and another drinks Zoom with Andrew and Lucy , and they had Max and Rick join us after half an hour,it was lovely to see them all.

Lucy was a bit concerned they were not doing enough for me, but that is just not true, they are the ones who are always there for me, not just to help, but to spend fun times with , they are the ones who live here in Liverpool and I am so grateful that they are.

I have lots of help at the moment from local friends, so there is no point in bringing them over from Woolton, when there is help here. This crisis could go on for a long time and so far I have not been able to get an online shopping from Asda or any other supermarket.

I think at some point I will ask A&L to do a shopping for me, when I need it.

I am glad they are there.

My SOSO choir are keeping me entertained with lots of messages and jokes and online singing too. Su is great to keep our spirits up

I have two Artist's Way groups, and I send them encouraging messages, and some home work  each week,which they are grateful for. I do for them what Su does for me, it is always nice to have some encouragement especially when you are the one that usually give it to others.

I am doing well during this time, I feel grateful for family and friends , students and clients, I always have things to do,and have people to talk to every day if I want to. Conversely I miss my old life, The Philharmonic, The Everyman, Fact, Coffee and lunches with friends. I miss my evenings with Andrew and Lucy, at the theatre, or out for a meal, entertaining them here. Having friends for dinner, my read aloud evenings.What a rich life I have, so much to be grateful for,


All shall be well
and all shall be well
and all manner of things shall be well.