Tell Me Something............Anything!

[walpurgis]

He's now whining about the Coronavirus vaccine, claiming the announcement was delayed deliberately, so that he couldn't claim credit. What a wanker.

[struth]

might have been

[Barry]

If the vaccine is not based on bleach or disinfectant, then Trump cannot claim anything.

[bbones]

So here in Manitoba, things are out of control at the moment Covid related. Midnight tonight everything non essential shuts down. Our own complacency (lack of) really as early on we were the North American model on how to do it right.

Anyway, I'm front and center as part of the health and safety planning committee, Provincial meetings, liaison between employees and their Doctors etc....but recently realized I wasn't really front and center which was an eye opening experience that I thought I'd share.

We've had a few serious outbreaks within our personal care homes. A recent event resulted in a shortage of staff to support the residents within. I volunteered as I have a medical background.......found myself gowned, gloved, masked..taking care of seniors who in many cases were incapable of taking care of themselves........and incapble of understanding what was happening and why they couldn't leave their room or why they couldn't visit with family (due to cognitive deficits).
I was there to help out with their most basic functions. feeding, toileting, dressing....etc. (there is certainly little to no dignity left for some of these souls) I spent a couple hours feeding this one Mennonite lady who jabbered at me in German the whole time....I don't speak German but regardless we had a great conversation and I think it was over all a positive for her.

Anyway, my point here with regards to talking about anything........was that I think we often take other peoples situations for granted. I've been in health care for 30 years.... a large chunk of that as a primary practitioner taking care of my own patients......and this was the first time I think the veil was lifted.

I have a new found profound respect for those working directly on the front lines....especially in these current rather bizarre circumstances we find ourselves in.

Sadly towards the end of my second shift, two residents tested positive (one no longer with us). The emotional impact on the staff was palpable, and I found myself supporting them as they dealt with the impact of people they had worked with for months and sometimes years. I then found myself immediately quarantined; having to tell my elderly mother and kids to find alternative lodgings for 14 days until I was sure I was clear.

I don't think I was ever overly concerned with myself ( I guess a bit) but the experience which was about 6 weeks ago......has left a profound impact on me. I'd definitely do it again in a heart beat.

Sorry for the ramble here.....in part it is due to sharing a bottle of red with my sister. LOL

Mum had a fall last wknd and fractured her pelvis (she has lived with me since this past April) Can't walk so I'm ferrying her around on my wheeled office chair to the bathroom and bed until healing is sufficient that she can weight bear. My sister, thankfully, came by and did the sponge bath thing........(some things a son should just not have to see)

Anyway, there you go......a ramble about just about anything. Typing this as mum and I listen to Ella Fitzgerald.


Ok I had followed this up with a big vent on our theoretical "leader" south of the border.......and then lost it.......I'll just pour another glass of wine instead.

I'm also having a deja vu moment that I've already said everything here in an earlier post. Probably best I not move on to dark rum.

[system7]

bbones, that was real.

Good bit of writing.

Thankyou.

Hemingway always said, write drunk. Edit sober.

[walpurgis]

Good to read that Steve. It shows the human side of of things at the moment.

[walpurgis]

Could somebody have a word with Anneliese Dodds, the Shadow Chancellor, her hair always looks a revolting mess. You'd think somebody with a face like a baked spud might seek a more flattering look, as a sort of damage limitation exercise.

[tapid]

Wonder if she s related to Ken Dodds

[Marco]

Could somebody have a word with Anneliese Dodds, the Shadow Chancellor, her hair always looks a revolting mess. You'd think somebody with a face like a baked spud might seek a more flattering look, as a sort of damage limitation exercise.

So does that mean you wouldn't bang it?

Marco.

[walpurgis]

So does that mean you wouldn't bang it?

Marco.

Not and admit to it.