Humour: Sweet solitude

The pandemic has made philosophers of us all. Or at least dubious life coaches. As we nervously attempt to break out of months of isolation, it’s fascinating how often we use the term ‘solitude’ and our relationship with it. Even those who usually shy away from chats that don’t involve football, fashion or fitness are now seeking deep conversations about the meaning of life. Thoughts of solitude are crowding our collective thinking, it appears.