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Why are we planning to go back to “normal” anyway? WE NEVER WILL
Definition (Normal): “conforming to a standard; usual, typical, or expected”
Why bother?
This is the last in 12 parts where I’ve written under the title “Why are we planning to go back to “normal” anyway?” I will continue to write for sure. But what of the last 80 days since my first post? Firstly, even if it “feels” like it, we will never go back to “normal”. Don’t be fooled by the horrendous traffic, pollution and guzzling folk who have been in the pub for the last five days. You may have even hugged a stranger…but normal will never return….even when it does return. Think about it?
When I started out I had no expectations. It was a release of words I wanted to get out and also share with others. We were in lockdown and the level of uncertainty and confusion was at its highest.
One thing I’ve learnt over the years is that having an opinion is one thing but the learning that comes from sharing it is invaluable. I still believe that wholeheartedly and I certainly believe that from the feedback I’ve got.
I started firmly in the realm of Covid-19 and its impact and then ended up in the trials of inequality, education, racism and a failing government policy on all things. It was never planned and I certainly have no regrets.
