Oh dear. The fruits in my garden have not even flowered yet. Our season is different to yours. I have just found an egg and my neighbour has kindly given me some bread, so I am going to try to cook it now with a cup of coffee. I keep leaving the kitchen to see who is messaging me.
Just a part copy of a recent message I sent to a friend who lives many miles away. It illustrates some of the practicalities of the present lockdown and the worldwide crisis.
It is indeed a worldwide crises with all our liberties and comprehensions open for debate. A return to the new normal is often quoted, but do we really need the normal back with all its injustices. It could be a time for us to plan for a new future which is environmentally friendly and fair for all.
It is a very sad time for so many throughout the world and I believe that the lockdown regulations should be followed. However, the implications for economics and our future healthcare is enormous. I will write in more detail after the virus has passed, as I do not want to write only in the realms of hypothesis. It is clearly a time that we can plan for a new a more fairer society for all.
Following Science only, when it is confused with value led social Science is surely not the way forward. Laying blame can also be unhelpful and we must surely look positively forward for our environment and our future generations.
Despite the future economic slump we can be positive and plan for the future and build a new world order without war, progressive and just for all.
Perhaps our fruits will flower, if we work at it together and in solidarity.
Ivor Timson 