Wake to rain and wind, and it’s a bit cool. So a pretty painless day for house arrest. We do have a heater as well, although even with stone walls that’s a borderline call. And by noon the rain is gone although there’s still a chill wind.
Listen to live streaming of Ontario Premier Doug Ford declaring a state of emergency. Like many other political leaders elsewhere he is unable to do this without a certain amount of self-congratulation and embarrassing references to his citizens as being the best, the brightest and the most unselfish in the world. Also like other leaders he is adept at giving reporters evasive answers or answers to questions other than the ones asked. An exercise in equivocation.
Bizarre contrast between chaotic world events and extremely quiet life in our abode, an experience that is obviously being shared by many around the world as they self isolate. We are making some effort to clarify our position here. Effectively we are doing what we should be doing, although voluntary quarantine was not an issue when we arrived a week ago. Entirely possible it would be more difficult for authorities to arrange or exodus than to allow us to stay. Meanwhile, we’re in a safe and friendly place - as opposed to a journey home through at least three countries and four airports on flights that may no longer exist.
Listen to live streaming of Ontario Premier Doug Ford declaring a state of emergency. Like many other political leaders elsewhere he is unable to do this without a certain amount of self-congratulation and embarrassing references to his citizens as being the best, the brightest and the most unselfish in the world. Also like other leaders he is adept at giving reporters evasive answers or answers to questions other than the ones asked. An exercise in equivocation.
Bizarre contrast between chaotic world events and extremely quiet life in our abode, an experience that is obviously being shared by many around the world as they self isolate. We are making some effort to clarify our position here. Effectively we are doing what we should be doing, although voluntary quarantine was not an issue when we arrived a week ago. Entirely possible it would be more difficult for authorities to arrange or exodus than to allow us to stay. Meanwhile, we’re in a safe and friendly place - as opposed to a journey home through at least three countries and four airports on flights that may no longer exist.
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