Hello All,
It’s been a while since I’ve written an entry for the blog. Slack is fun and a nice way to do quick updates but sometimes a longer format seems best.
2020. It’s been a year that we’ll all remember. First the bad.
My top of the list regret was a year of virus.
I heard about the virus that was discovered in China, and had hoped that it
would not spread from a local disaster to a global pandemic. That hope didn’t
pan out. Starting with one fellow here in Snohomish county, to the awful
experience at the Kirkland lifecare facility, the Northwest was the first place
in the country to see how quick the virus could spread.
We all learned to be cautious, and for a while, even locked down. This was followed by more guidance for masks, distancing, and the rest. You all know the story.
November is a time when you look back and review events, and experiences. Here are some of mine. No specific order, just some thoughts.
·
I can’t tell you how impressed we were to hear
the efforts that were considered during the early months to shield us from the
effects and exposure to the virus. While some of the plans were not needed,
mostly due to Scott being laid off from the airport, the efforts and intentions
were appreciated.
·
One of the pro things that evolved was the early
shopping hours for people that have made it to a certain age. Yes, it’s
occasionally disconcerting to admit we are of that age, but the early reserved
hours to get our weekly groceries was welcome.
·
We were able to find time a few camping trips. One
short notice trip to the ocean (Just before they closed the campgrounds for the
virus), one to Eastern Washington just after they reopened some camps, and
finally one back to one of our favorite places on the Snake river. Not as many
trips as I would have liked, but in 2020, not too bad.
·
I’m really thankful and proud that all of you
are making your way in life, maintain your housing, paying your bills etc. It’s
a hard time, and there were challenges on this when air traffic collapsed and
impacted Scott. I’m proud of his efforts, to find a new job and do well there. There were other uphill and downhill times this year for others as well. The character you have to tackle those challenges and opportunities was applauded.
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I think at the top of my list is the fact that
all of our family has been good to avoid the disease. It has impacted so many,
and too many that have run afoul of it have had tragic consequences. It’s so
very widespread and thanks to all for following good sense, and precautions, we’re
all doing OK. That’s so important. I know there is a ways to go before the
danger is over, so keep being careful is critical.
· I want to give some kind words to my partner in Life. My dear Carol is the center of my life and I'm grateful to her each day. Even with the potential for some cabin fever, due to our outside contacts and activities being curtailed, she is here for me as I am for her. There is laughter in the house most every day. How cherished is that?
Finally, I just want to say that it’s been a year. Memories were made, and yes, good times were here too, Covad notwithstanding. Take care of yourselves, and a new year is in sight!
