I haven't been blogging as much as I like to because I've had a lot of work on, and also because there's only been news about the dreaded virus. It's altogether very dispiriting, and I really feel for the people in Victoria at the moment. However, it's six weeks, and I can't promise it will fly, but if the six weeks helps staunch the spread of this virulent mongrel thing, then it's been worth it. When it's under control, if not completely knocked on the head, there will be one huge party - you mark my words.
I'm going shopping soon, and will mask up. I will not be travelling interstate. It's just how it is at the moment. I'm a reasonably healthy person, but if I caught the virus, then as well as getting sick, I could compromise the health of someone who is elderly, immuno-suppressed, or undergoing chemotherapy, and I'd like to think I'm just not that inconsiderate or stupid, unlike the 'Karens' of Bunnings, or those dimwits with the puffed up lips (Mick Jagger rang and said you're doing it wrong) who attempted to cross the State borders.
What's also giving me the irrits is the insistence of the Murdoch press upon having a field day with the employment of one of the women who was arrested. She works as a topless waitress, so naturally the Herald Sun have to make a big deal about this. Honestly, who cares? It's her lawful income. I care about the fact that she's a completely thoughtless shitgibbon who'd happily compromise the health of others. Let's complain about that instead.
The News Corps(e) stable of bitter mangy old nags should be ashamed of themselves (but they won't be). Columnist Rita Panahi, a Melburnian, tweeted she hasn't felt this oppressed since living in Tehren and referred to Premier Dan Andrews as 'Ayatollah Andrews'. Seriously, lady? Andrews is trying to get this crappy virus under control and it's not like he has a blueprint from which to work. He's possibly listening to epidemiologists for advice, and I'd understand why he would be listening to a bunch of ignorant hacks or petulant whiny Libs from the Victorian opposition party .Maybe News Corps(e) journos could ask their puppet master Murdoch why he's so intent on destroying Andrews and doesn't care about the population. When did that scabrous, desiccated old fart last pay tax in Australia? The economy can rebuild. The dead can't.
Anyway, I have to go to the library and organise some photocopying for my tutoring. Ciao for now.
Oh, one bright(ish) thing: I've put in application to be a panelist at an Indie Festival in Maitland scheduled for February, 2021. Let's hope 2021 knocks 2020 into the ballpark. In a good way.
Thinking of the people in Victoria.
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