Weekend Post

Hi Everybody!

It's nearly weekend - enjoy!

The world is facing a lot of problems just now due to the quick spread of the Coronavirus, and people are understandably scared, and some are panicking. I know we need to be prepared, but I'm convinced that panic is not a good companion. I'm trying to carry on 'as usual', with certain restrictions, like avoiding crowds where possible, getting lots of fresh air and washing my hands even more than usual. Life is always a risk, but I'm trying to stay positive, happy and hopeful. I hope we all stay safe and healthy.

For Eileen's green challenge at AJJ I have another journal page. This time I have used a school photo from Erika. She is third from the right, the only girl with short hair. She had to leave school a couple of years later as Hitler came to power and Jewish children were no longer allowed to go to school. In spite of this, she had contact with her schoolmates right up to her death when she was 94.

And I made a second version with Erika in green:

The wet weather and relatively mild temperatures are encouraging the spring blooms:

Yesterday we had several sunny hours, which was great, although the water is still very high:

Violets between the cobble-stones by the basilica:

The magnolia trees are blooming:

 I discovered some wild hyacinths by the Rhine:

And there are some flowers on my balcony, too:

Have a great day, take care,

and thanks a lot for coming by!