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I love film and see many and two never left my mind. The first Outbreak (1995) based on a non-fiction book The HotZone by Richard Preston. The second Contagion (2011) a chilling resemblance to what was to come in 2020. I had nightmares for weeks after both films and pondered could that happen, knowing fully it could and might, but selfishly NOT in my lifetime.
Without surprise I recall the first news flash about COVID-19 and positively thought it will be contained like bird flu, or mad cow disease, and it's on the other side of the globe, so I'm safe!
The second news flash sent a wave of fear over my body. I felt I was in the movies. It's not contained and is spreading exponentially. Hedging my bets, with all manner of PPEs and my will updated I took a last minute bucket list cruise on the QE2 to Tasmania which was wonderful. Returning safely to Sydney, virus free, but straight into self-isolation on Sunday 15th March and there I remained.
Like many, I gardened and cleaned cupboards. I experimented with unknown recipes and used technology to connect with all whom I hold lovingly in my heart. The birds still fly and sing, whales swim in the ocean and wildlife return to their natural habitats. Meteorites fall to earth in rainbow colours and toxic omissions are the lowest they have been for decades. Petrol prices are below the dollar for a litre!
My feelings now shift to vulnerability and sadness and overwhelming distrust and disgust. Who would have said I might have more faith in Hollywood than the institutions of society. The 7 deadly sins come to mind. Have greed, wrath and sloth overtaken my twilight years? Who holds the cards?
See you at the movies.
Without surprise I recall the first news flash about COVID-19 and positively thought it will be contained like bird flu, or mad cow disease, and it's on the other side of the globe, so I'm safe!
The second news flash sent a wave of fear over my body. I felt I was in the movies. It's not contained and is spreading exponentially. Hedging my bets, with all manner of PPEs and my will updated I took a last minute bucket list cruise on the QE2 to Tasmania which was wonderful. Returning safely to Sydney, virus free, but straight into self-isolation on Sunday 15th March and there I remained.
Like many, I gardened and cleaned cupboards. I experimented with unknown recipes and used technology to connect with all whom I hold lovingly in my heart. The birds still fly and sing, whales swim in the ocean and wildlife return to their natural habitats. Meteorites fall to earth in rainbow colours and toxic omissions are the lowest they have been for decades. Petrol prices are below the dollar for a litre!
My feelings now shift to vulnerability and sadness and overwhelming distrust and disgust. Who would have said I might have more faith in Hollywood than the institutions of society. The 7 deadly sins come to mind. Have greed, wrath and sloth overtaken my twilight years? Who holds the cards?
See you at the movies.