The problem with irrational panic and hoarding, is that once it starts, everyone gets swept along whatever they are thinking. If you want any food when people are clearing out shelves, you have to grab some as well no matter what you are thinking. The cashiers as we were checking out were talking about the size of the expected shipment they'd be unpacking the next day. We joked with them about the panic. We will slowly build up our reserve, especially of protein foods.
Friends over this evening, good food to share. We are all feeling careful, reasonably. Watched the first episode of Blackstone, and will not return to it. It's excellent, but devastatingly grim. Had to watch an episode of Partners in Crime to face the world again. Intelligent, funny, kind people, we are so fortunate to have found them.
Zeppo came out and face rubbed on Nicole's shoulder, then scampered off. Eleanor walked all over everyone and got lots of attention.
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The fear of being short of anything seems greater than the fear of the virus here. There has been - and still is - a lot of ugly behaviour on show around, but also some thoughtfulness and kindness towards elderly, at risk folk.
Lovely things happening in the garden though!
I have just read an article in Saturday's Guardian newspaper looking back on the disease problems in the 1600s.
Looks like panic buying and disregarded health warnings are nothing new
Those little irises...the colour is stunning. Thankyou
RR,
Waiting for the blackmarketeering... ever seen A Private Function? These events bring out the best and worst in people.
gz,
Such a human thing. The odd culling by pathogens may have a beneficial function. Like forest fires.
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