FRIDAY
Time has taken on a whole new meaning. It’s only been a week, but it could easily have been six. There have been lots of treats – mainly chocolate-based for the children, and mainly liquid-based for us.
It’s impossible to imagine another three months of living like this. Literally impossible. But it’s looking likely.
We go for a lunchtime stroll and stop briefly at the supermarket. We avoid people on the way, queue outside, then I go in alone and look around half-empty shelves. I manage to buy a few things though.
People mostly walk past with their heads bowed, avoiding eye contact. Some of the supermarket staff are cheerful, and their warm smiles and good wishes lift my spirits.
I smile back – that’s the least I can do.
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