Welcome to the weekly round up with posts that you might have missed on Smorgasbord during the week.

I hope everyone is well, from the daily briefings there are some minor shifts in our restrictions in many of our countries and we are waiting with bated breath to see how the virus is going to react. Here in Ireland the lockdown has been extended for another two weeks but with over 70s being permitted to leave their homes to do essential shopping etc, and outside workers can go back… The plan is to phase in minor lifting of restrictions every two weeks based on any increase in cases. I think that is a good idea, rather than opening everything up for everyone immediately.

Today my plan is to get out in the sunshine in the garden with some music and a good book, and I might even dive into a…