Month: May 2022

Today is supposed to be our last day in Lockdown. From midnight tonight, we should be unlocked fully… with an … Continue ReadingDay Eighty Five of Lockdown

The big news is that Shanghai has authorized the opening up of the city and phase out of restrictions from … Continue ReadingDay Eighty Four of Lockdown

Like every day, we have to do self testing, morning and evening; I love drinking Dian Hong cha; These days … Continue ReadingDay Eighty Three of Lockdown

The rain has the nurses undercover at the South Gate Rotunda, the line is several households long; A volunteer checks … Continue ReadingDay Eighty Two of Lockdown

[Yesterday, again…] Today caught me by surprise, I was not ready for it: I was still in “Thursday” mode.Some pPeople … Continue ReadingDay Eighty One of Lockdown

Another milestone passes: This almost one year old pup (apparently, according to the Vet, he’s 4 years old…) is despondent, … Continue ReadingDay Eighty of Lockdown

Today is another PCR test day: One of compound staff sweeps the leaves from the roadway; A Test station is … Continue ReadingDay Eighteen, Month Three

Yesterday’s respite has been replaced with todays sense of numbness. Limbo, or Purgatory… Awaiting Godot? Well…  for something to change. … Continue ReadingDay Seventeen, Month Three

FREEDOM! [bullsh*t, bullsh*t, bullsh*t…] No! Today? One Family member is allowed to leave the compound, for up to 6 hours, … Continue ReadingDay Sixteen, Month Three