Wednesday, July 1, 2026

Harry's Diary

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.

Harry’s Diary – Days 5 (Thurs, March 19, 2020)

We had our first call-out today under our new COVID protocol. One thing is certain, our fire-engines don’t have the virus.

Harry’s Diary – Days 3-4 (Tues-Wed, March 17-18, 2020)

Covid-19 has shown us what deep down we know but pretend isn't true. Our best laid plans, our dreams and goals, they can be extinguished in a day.

Harry’s Diary – Day 2 (March 16, 2020)

It's a waiting game now. We are used to that in the retained fire service. Sometimes I lie in bed smugly satisfied that I don't have to get up at the same time every morning.