I have been watching rather enviously the US and UK recover from their terrible decision-making around lockdowns and COVID response to absolutely nail the vaccine roll-out. Meanwhile, in Canada, or at least here in BC, things were been managed very … Continue reading Vaccine Hunters, Attack!

Winter finally came to Vancouver this week, although as I rarely leave the house, it barely impacts my life. I just wear a toque occasionally in the house if I am sitting down at my desk for too long. Here … Continue reading COVID Diaries Week 48: Snowed Under.

My nephew recently qualified as a doctor and is working at a London hospital, where in one day last weekend he certified 10 deaths from COVID. I was overcome for a moment imagining the emotional trauma in the corridors, on … Continue reading COVID Diaries Week 47: Memory.

If I can get going on something, I make it happen. It is the start that holds me back. In early pandemic I started running with a clear goal – run a 5k in under 30 minutes. Methodically I increased … Continue reading COVID Diaries Week 46: Habits/Fear.