Tag Archives: Lockdown

Lockdown Day 161 – 3 September 2020 – Mind Travels

Posted on September 3, 2020 by PietMar

“The sand in the hourglass runs from one compartment to the other, marking the passage of moments with something constant and tangible. If you watch the flowing sand, you might see time itself riding the granules. Contrary to popular opinion, … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 101 – 5 July 2020 – Benjamin Yorkshire

Posted on July 6, 2020 by PietMar

Lockdown Day 101 – 5 July 20202 Hi Everybody, I am Benjamin Yorkshire, Piet Maritz’s grandson. When my family moved to Ireland, I moved to my Granpa permanently. Granpa agreed that I may share my story on his Covid-19 Journal. … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 95 – 28 June 2020 – SNAKE!

Posted on June 29, 2020 by PietMar

EVE & THE SNAKE Ever since Eve engaged the snake in a conversation, I think, we have an inherent fear of snakes. Although I will not just kill a snake, I will not play with one. On the other hand, … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 80 – 14 June 2020 – Ubi Caritas

Posted on June 14, 2020 by PietMar

Lockdown Day 80 – 14 June 2020 – Ubi Caritas Listening to Karl Ditters von Dittersdorf Oboe Concertos, Lajos Lencses This morning we listened to a church service. It was a good service and sermon. The sermon was delivered with … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 76 – 10 June 2020 – Going Back

Posted on June 10, 2020 by PietMar

Going back One positive thing about lockdown, is that it gave us time. For some people way too much time! We had time to do many things we normally would not do. I often went back in memory lane(s). It … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 75 – 9 June 2020 – Peace

Posted on June 9, 2020 by PietMar

Peace Peace on Earth seems an elusive dream. To have peace, everybody must want peace and work towards peace. If there are 100 people and 99 want peace, but 1 person or group does not want peace, there will not … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 73 – 8 June 2020 – Birthdays

Posted on June 8, 2020 by PietMar

Birthdays John Denver Poems, Prayers & Promises Lyrics This John Denver song says about my life that I what like to say. I do not know why people get so excited about birthdays. Birthdays are actually extremely dangerous. Too many … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 73 – 7 June 2020 – It Matters

Posted on June 7, 2020 by PietMar

Agendas Just a reminder: this is my Lockdown Journal that I share, because I want to. It is my thoughts and my ideas. It was difficult to share my thoughts 72 days ago. It became easier. Benedictus – The Armed … Continue reading →

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Lockdown Day 72 – 6 June 2020 – Contentment

Posted on June 6, 2020 by PietMar

Contented Edward Elgar – Serenade for Strings Op.20 “Happiness will never come to those who fail to appreciate what they already have.” – Bilal Zahoor “Contentment is an attitude that says, I will be satisfied with what God has given … Continue reading →

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Lockdown – Day 71 – 5 June 2020 – Closeness

Posted on June 5, 2020 by PietMar

Closeness Closeness. A few days ago, I thought about distance. Is closeness related to distance? I am not sure. I am not sure that closeness is the same as physical proximity. Or that distance destroys closeness. Flauta Indígena de Bambu, … Continue reading →

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