Living in a cocoon

Thriving in a time of quarantine Life in the period of the coronavirus crisis of 2020 was very different from normal for many people. For me it meant moving home temporarily. My partner was advised to self-quarantine for a period of at least twelve weeks. I decided to move in with her to provide support. As I write,  the potted red maple tree in the back garden here is looking magnificent in today's brilliant early summer sunshine, However, in the middle of March, a mere eight days before I arrived here, the maple had looked like this. I use these photos to try and demonstrate the fact that we can thrive and prosper in tough times as well as in good times. This Spring was one of the sunniest and driest of all times. The maple, being enclosed in a pot, needs attention to thrive during these arid times.  The term 'lockdown' has been widely used to describe the restrictions in place. These rules attempt to reduce the spread and impact of the coronavirus. Lockdown is an ugly wo...