Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Covid-19 Diaries

Harry’s Diary – Day 13 (Fri, March 27, 2020)

Obviously there are the silent and probable majority who only use Facebook to promote their business or share photos of sunsets.

Harry’s Diary – Day 12 (Thurs, March 26, 2020)

This is the most unexpected opportunity for working parents to reconnect with their children, another area in which Covid is asking questions of the choices we have made for our societies.

Harry’s Diary – Day 11 (Wed, March 25, 2020)

I found a couple of advantages in the increased State security measures. The two female Gardai patrolling the streets today looked really cute trying to contain the grins that betrayed their first day on the job.

Harry’s Diary – Day 10 (Tues, March 24, 2020)

Judge all you like, but don’t be surprised if those marginalised from the gifts of green fields disregard emergency legislation.

Harry’s Diary – Day 9 (Mon, March 23, 2020)

People do not seem to understand. I didn’t to begin with. 

Harry’s Diary – Day 8 (Sun, March 22, 2020)

To still my thoughts (in the middle of the night) I composed a little prayer with the agnostic in mind

Harry’s Diary – Day 7 (Sat, March 21, 2020)

Aldi was surreal. ...Maybe I was paranoid but people seemed edgy when I let a sneeze go in the vegetable aisle.

Harry’s Diary – Day 6 (Fri, March 20, 2020)

I had recently been forced to examine my attitude towards death in a different way. As I toyed with joining the fire brigade I thought about the things I might see that I would rather not.