The Levin New World supermarket had things well-organised this morning. Just as I was wishing I’d brought some water while waiting in line a worker walked past offering a free bottle of water to anyone waiting.
Another worker went down the line regularly to identify folks who should be moved up. One woman (slightly breathless) moved in front of me. She is vulnerable but has no-one to shop for her. I mentioned a couple of sources of help (Red Cross and the local Regional Council) to turn to in future.
One person was allowed in for each one who left. Staff were busy directing shoppers and cleaning.
Apart from the necessary queueing it was actually a very easy visit, with uncrowded aisles. And, I’ve only just realised, none of the usual music and urgings to buy, or to not let kids hang off trolleys.
Our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, is amazing. Relaxed, authoritative, really knows her stuff. Patient, kind, has a sense of humour, trustworthy. Every time I see her doing a briefing she just rises even more in my estimation. We’re so lucky to have her leadership at this time.
Our Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, says statistics suggest we have only 25% Covid-19 infections as modelling predicted. 1,000 against 4,000. Swift closing of borders and our self-isolation seem to be paying off.
New supermarket rules.
I’ve been queuing for 40 minutes since the supermarket opened and have just reached the sign telling me it’ll be about an hour wait from here. Glad I brought my book.
A great read: Slanging match
slang is not and never has been an exclusively male preserve. But each generation of critics has presented young women’s slang as … a worrying departure from the relatively recent past when girls were allegedly ‘genuine’ and modest.
I keep intending and forgetting to go to the beach to watch the sun set. Tonight I finally made it.
So rewarding to do a cryptic crossword again (it’s been a while). The intuitive leaps, the anagrams… I was rusty… Thanks to Black Ink for the perfect software and to Stella Zawistowski of The Inkubator for the free trial crosswords.
I looked up at the end of a photography training video to see the sun had set and the sky looked gorgeous. Trees silhouetted against a darkening sky.
Self isolation Day 6 (or maybe 7 or 8): a beach walk with dogs. Looking south and looking north.
My partner Deb’s current commute.
Ugh, today is my least favourite day of any year: April Fools Day. I hope there’s no stupid stuff this year, of all times.
First full day of my partner working from our 70 square metre home was revealing. I thought her job was a lot of writing papers and some meetings. Turns out it’s 95% or more meetings and calls. 😲
This is our temporary new neighbour. Sadly, she's alone in her paddock, but she seems very calm. Someone told me she's an elderly horse.
Passionfruit flower.
A tranquil river on a peaceful day.
Well, Aotearoa New Zealand has had its first Covid-19 death: an older person with underlying health vulnerabilities. 😒
This is great news for the future: Virtual consultations very effective - doctor
A family doctor using virtual consultations … says it works so well he hopes to keep using the method.
He …was able to diagnose a rib sprain with an online video check on a patient.
Fascinating. See what happens in an epidemic if more or less people self-isolate. Even a few breaking the rules can prolong everything hugely.
Simulating Many Scenarios of an Epidemic
what if … people still occasionally go to a central location like a grocery store?