Flower Child

The Health System Adapts

I had an appointment with a specialist yesterday, reporting on my CT scan of several weeks ago. But instead of going in as previously scheduled, the office told me that the doctor would call me at home between 10 and 12. Sure enough, the phone rang at 11:30.

Since it was just a report, there was no need to travel in — a half hour trip — and the results were communicated and understood, and a further procedure was even ordered as a result of our conversation.

It made me wonder why more medical visits couldn't take place by phone or video chats. I wonder if the day will come? I wonder how many times a doctor actually has to physically examine a patient. Not always, for sure.

Onto the Daily Selfie(s)

I wrote yesterday that it was snowing out, so our selfie was taken in the backyard with the forlorn and neglected bbq off to the side.

Later, in a moment of madness, I posted my own selfie to the family using the silly fb app. I felt so pretty. In fact two tunes are struggling to take over my head space — I Feel Pretty and San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair). Sorry for the grumpy look, but the camera clicked before I was set.

A Bit of Canadian COVID-19 News

Very straight talk from Canada's Minister of Health. I am quite pleased at the performances of our leaders, even the one's for whom I would not vote. I don't see petty politics' cards being played much but serious grappling with the problem.

Health Minister Patty Hajdu is sending a warning to Canadians ignoring social distancing measures, saying it jeopardizes civil liberties and puts lives at risk. She anticipates these measures will last months, stressing 'now is not the time to take your foot off the social distancing measures.'

Most Canadians seem to be approving what their political leaders are doing, but did you see that a Texas politician claimed that grandparents would be willing to die for the economy for the sake of their grandchildren? I would die for my grandchildren but not for the economy.

A Tough Family COVID Decision

Our daughter made the very difficult decision to have the kids stay with their dad for the time being rather than continue to time share as it were. Shauna, who works in a retirement residence, is the most exposed of us all and feels the kids would be somewhat more isolated by remaining with their dad who mostly works from home. It wasn't a happy decision, but I think it was the right one.

Although the weather was not spectacular, we did go for a short walk (they're always short, so I should stop saying that). I didn't bother to take my camera, which is just as well because the pond was almost deserted.

Social Distancing Explained Again

Finally, something that even the most daft might understand.

What's On TV

We watch Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears (movie) on Acorn. Although made by the streaming service, the film did have limited and selected playing time in USA theatres. While I liked the tv series, Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, well enough, I am very meh about the movie.

 

Otherwise, we have been binging on the old MI5 (aka Spooks) series on Britbox. We watched the series once before, but a long time ago, so it is pretty well brand now for us. Apparently, it is also on Netflix.