In (I believe it was) the January 6 issue of Time Magazine, there was a little sidebar. I found the magazine cleaning out some stuff not that long ago, and I don't even remember the magazine date for sure anymore. The short news item talked about a mystery illness outbreak in Wuhan, China.
A little sidebar. A couple or three paragraphs. I wish I could find it.
Welcome to 2020. Now, it's time to ring it out.
Could anyone have even imagined this Saturday Night Live skit? Or understood any of it?
I'm not sure any of us want a recap of 2020. So many painful moments. I wish I had something profound or healing to say. So much suffering. But, for me, it's time to look on the somewhat bright side.
What else did 2020 bring?
I took lots of walks with my spouse. At least I had company.
And I watched a lot of squirrels.
Now, we have less than 24 hours left to go in this most unusual year in our lifetimes.
All will be quiet this New Year's Eve. Even in my native New York City.
The New York City ball drop? It will take place - with 100 people watching in person.
Think of when we could get together and sing. My wish for next New Years Eve - celebrating Hogmanay in Scotland. Wouldn't it be grand?
But in some ways, I like this New Year's Eve. Quiet. I'm an introvert. I'll be happy staying home and watching a movie. I thank all those who sacrificed so I could do this - the health care workers like my cousin, the first responders like another cousin's husband, the food workers, the other essential workers like at least two more cousins, and so many more.
THANK YOU.
Happy New Year, my friends and readers. Here's to a better 2021.
...New Year's Eve is always a quiet time for us and particularly this year! My best to you for a healthy and bright 2021.
ReplyDeleteWe're a household full of introverts, so a quiet New Year's Eve is perfect! I remember the first mention we had of this new disease in Wuhan. We were on Guadalupe, sitting in the sun by the sea. Nothing could possibly hurt us there. Or then. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteHappy. New Year!
ReplyDeleteHere's wishes for a happy and healthy New Year.
ReplyDelete2020 was quite the year. We all learned a lot. I also spent a lot of time watching our squirrels.
ReplyDeleteSeeing 2020 in the rear view mirror will be a relief for all of us, I'm sure. Let us hope that the new year will bring us the beginnings of healing and normalcy one again. Happy New Year.
ReplyDeleteOh, that SNL skit was a hoot! 2020 was tragic for so many. For me and mine, there were some bright spots too, for which we are grateful.
ReplyDeleteTonight? I have the usual snacks and bubbly ready. My son and I will try to stay up (midnight is really late for me!). Last year we did, but didn't feel like champagne (CA champagne) so it actually sat in the refrigerator until a few weeks ago! It wasn't expensive stuff, so tasted fine to us. Happy 2021!
Thanks for that perfect SNL skit. At least something in 2020 approached perfection.
ReplyDeleteOh my, that skit was hilarious. I remember this time last year seeing the CNN 10 about Wuhan and thinking that wouldn't happen here. Ha ha. Really, we should have known.
ReplyDeleteHere big celebration is two cats Ziggy, Abner, Hubby and I.
ReplyDeleteWishing you the best in 2021
Coffee is on and stay safe