To say this was a year unlike any other in modern history is putting it mildly. The word 'unprecedented' has been widely overused, but it fits.
2020 began like any other year - with expectations and optimistic plans, knowing that it was the President's last year of his term. The election gave us hope that we could restore harmony after enduring the ongoing hostility fueled by this divisive President.
Almost before we could pen our resolutions for the new year, we were sideswiped with the Coronavirus. As we know, it spread like wildfire and is still raging as I write. This virus devastated our nation with the loss of over 333,000 lives and 19 million recorded infections.
How will we ever be able to thank our health care and front line workers for risking their lives and for all they've sacrificed in order to help those in need?
The unemployment rate reached nearly 15%, the highest since the Great Depression. Many lost their businesses, their jobs and their hope.
More tragedy as George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and many other Black Americans were killed by police, unleashing riots and more killings.
In addition, we lost many irreplaceable men and women including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Kobe Bryant, John Lewis, Alex Trebek and Chadwick Boseman.
Add to this, the horrific fires in California leaving many dead, and thousands homeless.
The good news; neighbors checking in on one another, we're cooking at home and eating more healthily and becoming creative with exercise. I, for one, noticed many more folks out walking and hiking than before the pandemic. Working from home has become the norm and many companies will continue this realizing the cost savings and increase in productivity. In addition, working from home has resulted in a cleaner, less polluted environment.
Four long days of holding our breath until Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were at last declared the victors of the election. Hope, once again prevails.
Yes, our lives have been changed forever, and God willing our voices and tenacity will once again raise our nation up. We have a compassionate, resolute and wise new President and able, competent Vice President to lead us forward.
Happy New Year and let's look forward to a productive, peaceful and healthy 2021.
xo
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