What a year.

 

“Just lay your head back on the ground

And let your hair spill all around me

Offer up your best defense

But this is the end

This is the end of the innocence.”

This year has totally sucked. Sure there have been some good things interspersed in between these challenging times, but certainly this year is unlike anything we have experienced. That is, unless we’re over 102—when the last pandemic happened in 1918. (Of course, you would have to be older than 102 to remember it.)

The year started out pretty much the same as other years. We made resolutions, we woke up on January 1st tired, and then for the next 20 days, we were moving ahead looking forward to such important events as Valentine’s Day, opening day, and of course….Arbor Day. (The first U.S. case was on January 21.)

Of course we had hopes of this being nothing more than a flu; I mean, come on, we heard about the flu happening every year, what could be so different? We know the end game, but can you believe….

We were panicked over such necessities as hand sanitizers, toilet paper, and of course…puzzles. I mean, who would have thought there would be a run on puzzles? I know when we bought one at Target we were elated. “Oh boy, it’s 1000 pieces and it’s New York City”—-it was a killer to put together. 

Now it appears things are improving— sort of. Recently a vaccine was approved to help rid us of this horrific disease, and we are waiting with bated breath to see if we will see some form of normalcy by spring/summer. If it really happens, I can assure you I will be outside, amongst anyone who will allow me within 6-feet of social distancing (I assume it will continue for some time). I will have a camera in my hand and I plan on appreciating having our lives back. At least as much as we can.

It would be nice if on New Year’s Day 2021, we could just flick a switch to the old times. I know that’s not happening but it would be great if it did. Today I heard a commercial for Progressive Insurance on the radio. It was titled, “Sounds of the Old World.” It dealt with a guy trying to move from his stadium seat to get something to eat at the ballpark. It’s hard to believe this annoying activity of last year seems so distant and desired this year. 

The photo above was taken in our bathroom. Never did I think this sight would cause such panic…hopefully next time we see this we will think…”that’s so 2020!”

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