Monthly Archives: April 2020

Expressions. Literally speaking, expressions are interesting from many aspects and point of views. How to capture a feeling and express this feeling with words. That is difficult and it takes time to learn. To find various words. Different phrases. Literature in a nutshell.

But that is not what I thought about today. My associations that I know many envy – at least within research – because if you don’t have imagination you cannot formulate interesting and new hypothesises. This Corona virus is putting humanity on the edge. Medical politics meets Economical politics. Or perhaps vice versa. Social distancing is very important, and it takes a lot of time before everybody understands this. That infections are very contagious and deadly.

I just wanted to say hi to my dear readers today, and this song is in a way summarizing this moment.

Cheers.

I have decided that I will walk til the end of May. Perhaps there is a chance then that the Corona virus has stabilised. If you walk fast, you do get good exercise. I like to measure, so I follow my pulse. It is important to get going even though there is virus in the air. As usual at this time of the year, it is beautiful to see flowers growing. That gives energy. What kind of exercise do you prefer?

Last summer was my very first time in Rome, Italy. I have thought a lot about Italy lately since they have been in focus due to the causes of the Corona virus. People are suffering and people have died. Not only patients, but also medical staff. It is an extraordinary situation. I can only find one positive thing about this virus, and that is that it is global. Everybody has some kind of relation to this Corona virus whether we like it or not. Acceptance is my one and only summary. Various countries are differently affected, and the way of dealing with the Corona virus is also opposing.

As I understand, north part of Italy has a close connection to Asia. Like the ancient silk roads, and maybe that is why Italy is suffering. I was very happy to see Rome, and it also gave my cooking a new touch. Pasta is tasty. No doubt.

I still have a lot to write about Italy. Strange to see the empty roads and squares in the news. Currently, it is impossible to make plans for this summer. I will however focus on exercise. Right now long walks like I did in Rome, but later running in June. I am lucky to have these nice Italian memories. Sharing one of those sweet moments. What is your favourite photo from last summer?

To live normally is difficult but possible. Or better expressed – it must be possible. Personally, I live according to recommendations such as social distancing, wash my hands etc etc. To interrupt person-to-person transmission. I saw several runners yesterday when I went for a walk. I walk as fast as I can and I will start running again when the Corona virus is attenuated.

We had a vaccin last time against the Swine flu, but not this time. That vaccin was accompanied with side effects (narcolepsy), but now people are dying since there is no vaccin. This is easy to understand, and I hope people can see that there must always be a health cost-benefit analysis before a new medicin can be clinically introduced. These are tough decisions for health authorities.

To put this very moment in a perspective is problematic since we would like to have a solution before making decisions. A right or a wrong answer. Some decisions must be taken even though we are not 100% sure about the outcome. To trust the gut feeling. In ten years we will say “why did we do that, or why didn’t we go for that decision”. It is interesting to note that the devastating Polio was globally eradicated when a vaccine was introduced.

We must also trust that the various Ministries talk to each, because this is difficult. To put eg health, economics and foreign policies in relation to each other. Future research is needed. How can we prevent a new virus outbreak? Will SARS appear in a new form? Questions must be dared to be asked and I hope the WHO get the correct information.

Yesterday was no sunshine so I searched for an old photo from last spring and found this with snow drops.

Quarantine. Hand washing. Social distancing. Desinfect phone. 1-2 meter distance.

The Corona virus is still dominating. These times are difficult since social distancing is important. To stay at home as much as possible. However, I had to go for a walk this afternoon. I cannot explain, but I really don’t feel like going for exercise such as running. That has to wait. Running is forbidden in France. There will be sunshine on Monday so I will go for a walk with my camera. I will see if there are any progresses with new flowers.

Take care of yourself these days.