TheNorthWestPawsage Thank you, and yes, that article is a little glimmer of hope, thank you for posting it.
Rousette Yeah, he did didn't he, though I am aware it does fit with my biases, though right now, tuff, too many people dying around the globe to me to care about some guys ego being fragile. I'll go back to caring about seeing all sides when I don't hear things like 'If we didn't test, the numbers wouldn't be so bad'. It hurts even my simple brain too much.
Across I also like that he doesn't just spout left talking points, and actually thinks about stuff. All sides can be guilty as each other, I know I've had my odd moment of having to stop myself reacting to something and go away and think first.
lionheart Not quite sure what the magic refers to but it is a rather fulsome beard isn't it.
I keep telling myself, negativity breeds negativity, get away from it, but it's so hard when it's everywhere, increasing daily and I see so much suffering, divisiveness and distrust, neighbour turned against neighbour, friend against friend sometimes, families split, and then the guilt I feel for feeling bad for my own situation. I've always been able to see the good, the funny, the little things, and I miss that. I realised I haven't even opened my curtains in months, can't get my rubbish out, my high-rise doesn't even have balconies so can't escape out there for fresh air. Hence why I need the break. So the pc is going off for a while, I've ordered a musical instrument (has headphones) and I'm going to try to learn to play it. If I can just manage chopsticks or happy birthday, it's a win 
And now I've waffled enough, thank you, everyone on these threads, I've never posted much but it's been like a friend who's there no matter what. 
to everyone.