The Lockdown Diary – Day 57

…erent numbers by day of the week. It is equally unlikely that this pattern comes about by pure chance. Therefore, the cause must be something in the reporting system. But here’s the kicker, this reporting bias existed two weeks before the “peak” and has become more pronounced since. You’d think the reporting system would have eliminated such a bias, not exaggerated it. So, given the political expediency of reporting a decline in COVID-19 related d… Continue reading

A Piece of Cake – 1

…home right here in Bingham on Bure, had a wonderful daughter and set up a community practice where George proved to be the kindest and most competent doctor imaginable. After the congregation sang “Jerusalem,” Kirsty thanked them for their support and invited them for a drink and a bite to eat at the White Horse. Smiling through tears, she said “You will have noticed that the last item on the order of service is ‘Buster’.” She paused. “Most of yo… Continue reading

A Piece of Cake – 3

…pals who help you?” “Yes, George. All one hundred and twenty million iCare-Companions in existence – my pals, as you say – undertake thousands of tasks like this every day. We’re in constant communication via our dedicated and secure network and learn from each other’s experiences.” “OK, then. Let’s give it a go!” Great!” said Buster. “You’ll love the result. Do you have any photos of Kirsty?” George kept an old family photo album in a bedside dra… Continue reading