Category: COVID-19

Resting after Covid-19

June 9, 2022

Had my first dose of Covid-19. And now that I’m officially over Covid, I am preparing to Rest in the Face of Great Temptation.

March 2, 2022

When I cough (because my throat is dry) my first response is not to have a drink of water but to leap to catastrophe mode: omicron. Poem.

February 28, 2022

Today I explained to a friend my decision not to meet her for a few weeks. I didn’t sound rational even to myself.

February 15, 2022

“O my friends protesting” is my gut response to a copycat Covid-related protest outside Parliament in Wellington. I’m feeling sad and bewildered.

January 27, 2022

Here we are in Wellington, waiting for omicron. We are aware, we are warned, we have bought our paracetamol. I went for a walk to the gym.