Bliss of Valinor
Added 2020-02-28 17:53:11 +0000 UTCSo much to do this week - the first forty pin orders have gone out, and then there was school work - and watching the news.
We're pretty close to the largest German coronavirus outbreak in Heinsberg (about 20 miles from here). There's nothing in my home town yet, but that's only a matter of time if you ask me. The WHO says that, on average, every infected person passes the virus on to 1-3 people. This one guy managed thirty-four. Oh the joys of Rhineland Carnival. *facepalm* One more reason to strongly dislike that particular bit of folklore. Drunken people, cringe-worthy music and indiscriminate kissing. Brrr.
I'm not particularly worried, but I did stock up on non-perishable food in case we're quarantined. Right now, the government say that general lockdowns of entire cities are not an option, but you can't be sure of we don't end up as a contact of somebody who got infected, and have to stay at home for two weeks. (My son secretly hopes for that.) If nothing worse happens, we have loads of canned ravioli.
In case anyone is worried about mail from around here: There are no known cases of virus spread through the mail, and I'm sure the virus would have spread much faster if that was possible. Infected local people and their contacts are all quarantined in their homes, so the chance of any spread is small. Needless to say, I only pack parcels with washed hands. ;)
I had a whole lot of panicky students today, and I gave them all two numbers. In Hubei, the worst-stricken province, there live 50 million people. The total of infected people worldwide is 80,000. That is still a lot, but in worst-case scenarios, it boils down to a 1-2% chance to just catch the virus.
Stay safe. :)
Comments
I don't know how you managed it but I love how the trees look almost like they're glowing!
Emily Yankura
2020-02-29 01:50:37 +0000 UTCFish #1: Oh, look at these wiggling Elven toes. I wonder how delicious they are? Fish #2: [nibbles] Tastes like chicken. Everyone watch out for indiscriminate nibbling! And/or kissing! 😉
Madge Doty
2020-02-29 01:32:14 +0000 UTCLove it already. 🙂 And stay safe! The closer it gets, the more surreal.
Krista
2020-02-28 20:03:41 +0000 UTCI like the finished piece of Bliss of Valinor, though I though first "so much yellow in it!". Then I remembered the shades you used for the Song of Valinor, and as I made the connection the color made me very happy. Laurelin. I thought. This is Laurelin we have here. And again, the boys seem so happy and at ease. Please stay safe as well, Jenny, you and your family. Here in Mexico the first coronavirus case has been made public. The patient is in Mexico City, which is far away from my hometown, but we are being very careful. We got quarantined about ten years ago with the A1N1 outbreak, but something that helped was people being more careful. Hopefully,, this disease will go away as well. Take care, all of you.
Laura Michel
2020-02-28 19:55:04 +0000 UTCWell, I really hope it never reaches your town, and that your loved ones will stay safe as well! The worst thing to do right now would be to panic, and yet, even here in France, some people are starting to get anxious. I don't know what to think, really., but as you said, we must remain rational!
Litsen
2020-02-28 18:46:55 +0000 UTCBeautiful piece! I hope you and your family stay well.
Bonnie Marques
2020-02-28 18:37:41 +0000 UTCOh my, this piece is so bright and full of life. It’s very beautiful. I hope things get better where you are soon. Where I’m at, everyone is freaked out over the virus. China is just across the water, it could spread so easily... As for me, I’m taking precautions but I’m not overly worried.
Emily Sheldrake
2020-02-28 18:06:23 +0000 UTCThe piece is beautiful. I particularly like the curious fish for some reason.
Jennifer Tifft
2020-02-28 17:55:58 +0000 UTC
