Australia has been slow to start, but numbers of infections are increasing daily. Australia has shut all it's external borders and it's internal borders - ie between states - for instance Western Australia where I live has closed borders with South Australia and Northern Territory, other than essential services and trucking supplies - Western Australia is a very isolated state - with only three road accesses. These are now closed.
draw a picture... dig in the garden... put all your photos in a photo album... knit something... hand make a pile of Christmas cards... press flowers... ring up all your long lost friends and family.... finish those projects you never finished...sort out the photos from your last trip...print them in a book....learn how to play an instrument or practise if you already play.....go bush walking or walk along the beach... sit in the garden or under a tree....escape in a book....turn the music up loud and dance....or sing.....play with fun new projects... finish that on-line course you never finished.... take it as a good opportunity to stop and take a breather....stay connected with the phone or social media groups....write letters.....write your memoirs....
As my son said to his boys.... it makes us stop and think about how lucky we are to have all the things we have and perhaps be more grateful for the small things. Even more so when we come out the other side of all of this.
I know the negativity and bad news is affecting me and my level of anxiety, so over the weekend I decided to start a photography project - one photo a day, for the duration of the Corona Virus. I went back through my photos and started last Monday 16 March, and here they are so far....
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| Monday - 16 March 2020 - Roses |
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| Tuesday - 17 March 2020 - empty supermarket shelves |
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| Wednesday - 18 March 2020 - laying out the leaves for eco-printing |
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| Thursday - 19 March 2020 - a sunset with roof tops and power lines is still a beautiful sunset |
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| Friday - 20 March 2020 - The Green Depot - supporting small local businesses whiles we still can |
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| Saturday - 21 March 2020 - my patio sanctuary garden |
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| Sunday - 22 March 2020 - quinces growing in my garden - the netting is to keep the parrots off! |
Thank you so much for stopping by. How are you fairing in these troubled uncertain times? What have you been doing to stay connected and active? Perhaps you would like to tell us about it in your comments. Take care everyone.
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Hi Jill
ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind comments on my post. I have to admit this pandemic had gotten me down in spirit, but I know almost everyone is trying hard to do right thing and keep the amount of transmission low. We all have to sacrifice what is normal until this all passes. Stay well!
Hello, I think most people are following the rules, keeping a social distance. It is a good idea to call your family and friends, keep in touch virtually. I enjoyed your photos, the sunset is lovely. You have a beautiful garden. Take care and be well. Wishing you a happy new week!
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas for things to do and I like your one photo a day too! I'm trying to work on photos we've taken lately that need to be edited. We can still get out and hike....the trails are just about empty. I really wish MORE people would get out in the forest and walk. It makes you feel SO much better! Beats that old stress to death! Thanks for letting us know how you are. Here in Florida, things are mostly closed and lots of people are staying home. But a lot of us are retired so it's not so different in that regard. I'm praying for everyone....around the world. Take care and stay healthy my friend!
ReplyDeleteI am wishing I could get out right now, but I am in self isolation anyway as I had an Op on my ankle this week and can't put my foot down and have to keep it raised at 45 degrees! So good though to keep connected through our social on-line connections.
DeleteYour patio is amazing and I could easily "social distance" myself there. Our weather was nice over the weekend and I was able to sit outside a bit.
ReplyDeleteStay home and safe.
Dawn aka Spatulas On Parade
Jill - a few things to add to your superb list of ideas - go on Ancestry.com and research your family; Cook a meal/new recipe as a family; birdwatching - especially in the Northern Hemisphere, new birds are arriving every day; spring/autumn cleaning. For the most part, we are coping well. There are moments that are overwhelming, but I try to focus on how blessed we are. I wouldn't wish this on our world, but maybe it is an ideal opportunity to re-calibrate about what's important. Thanks for linking to Mosaic Monday, and stay well!
ReplyDeleteah yes, we started researching and doing our family tree. My might give my husband a nudge to go back to it. Thanks!
DeleteYes the world has been turned on its head, but we all must go on and do the best we can under difficult circumstances. We returned from Bali to be put into self-isolation so apart from a beach walk early in the morning we haven't been out of our house. We're now into week two and getting used to the idea of it. It's difficult not having physical contact with family and friends but there is Skype and FaceTime that we're utilising well. I've got plenty of projects on the go so I'm happy to be at home. We need to keep a positive mindset and keep ourselves busy. We'll get through this!
ReplyDeleteI must find out about this "Face Time"..I am presuming it is an app? Stay well Kathy and keep social connected through our online connections - so important in these troubled times.
DeleteI like the idea of a photo a day and yours are really interesting. I hope you and your family are managing as well as you can with all the projects you have in mind.
ReplyDeleteYou will need to have a nanna nap now and again! Take care.
What lovely shots! It's important to take care of our mental well-being in these extreme and worrying times.
ReplyDeleteThat dry leaves made me stop and thoughtful Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteGreat post. I can tell that you are fairing as well or better than most people.
ReplyDeleteHere in the US most people I know are isolating themselves despite a President who doesn't appear to be taking the crisis very seriously and a governor whose heart is not in it.
So I am working, but I am retiring in a month and things have slowed down considerably at work but I have a lot of paperwork to take care of and am handling my ill brother's affairs so I have plenty to do.
you have a lot to content with also handling your brothers affairs. Take care of you in all of this, and happy retirement!
DeleteI love your jungle of a sanctuary garden. That's the feel I'm going for throughout the yard. Simply overrun it with plants and more plants that can live throughout the year. It kinda looks like that in the summer when all the trees are in leaf.
ReplyDeleteTaking a photo every day is a great idea. What better reminder that we are alive and living despite the dark clouds. Which power-ranger Sun eventually breaks through. Ta da! :-) Take care, Jill.
Am enviously viewing your garden = beautiful! We here are still in snow country. Smiled when looking at the list what you could do - you have a lot of possibilities - so I don't have to worry you will ever get bored! It makes me think that most bloggers live this way - they have many interests:) Which is good for mental health! Since I was a psychologist, I have built up skills not to let things bother me too much (any phone call could be a suicide attempt!. Also it helps that on the country side here they take any governmental craziness they take with a grain of salt, and go one with their normal life (boy, am I glad I am not in the Netherlands now, where social control is very strong). I see this time as an " unexpected pause" and chance to get to some bucket list things:) May thanks for keeping All Seasons up to date on your life and have a lovely week, Jill!
ReplyDeleteTough times for everyone, especially those in the front lines ie in our hospitals and care agencies.
DeleteThank you for sharing at http://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2020/03/the-explorer.html. I hope you are remaining healthy!
ReplyDeleteYour images are so lovely--except for the empty store shelves :(. I do believe the majority of people understand and comply with the rules, but, there are always the few who won't.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy you are a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!
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Your patio is awesome, beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteYour photos are beautiful, and so is this post.
ReplyDeleteThat's interesting about closing the border between states. I haven't heard of that being considered in the US, but it makes sense. Looks like you are finding healthy and productive ways to stay busy in your home!
ReplyDeleteTbh we're faring ok. I work remotely anyway so am used to not getting out of the house during the week other than for my daily walks. I feel for those who are at home because their jobs have gone. It's a weird new normal. #teamlovinlife
ReplyDeleteThat beautiful arrangement of gum leaves ... I need that but as a wall hanging. Maybe made in some sort of metal. Any tips?
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