AND THIS IS A NEW YEAR

Happy New Year to you all!

This past one has been quite a ride, has it not? Even with the end of 2020, the ride is not over yet, but at least there is a glimmer of hope on the horizon.

My gang weathered it quite well so far, although we did lose some people to that dreaded virus. I guess I don’t even have to tell you my thoughts on those who seem to think they have the right to put anyone’s life in danger by ignoring the health organization’s directives for precaution/prevention?  As for those who refuse to believe Covid even exists or that it is a hoax, well, in my book they fall into the same category as people who argue that the earth is flat.

Moving on – in spite of it all, there has been much positive action on my home front. The grandchildren and great grandchildren, except for the one youngest, are all in school, or were until lockdown with the 2^nd wave of the virus, leaving the schools closed until at least January 11^th. The kids and I are considered essential workers, so finances are okay too. We consider ourselves to be extremely lucky and are grateful for it.

My close friend from Saskatoon has moved into the apartment downstairs. We have been doing renovations, and she is making the place her own. She has not had an easy time of it, so watching her relax and finally feel really at home is wonderful. She is a dog-lover, and the beasts quickly learned how to use that for extra hugs. Parrot Pistache, being true to form, has not accepted the intrusion and attempts to bite each time Karen passes the cage.

The only time either of us go out is for groceries, appropriately masked, armed with hand disinfectant, and during off-hours where we often are one of only a dozen clients in the place.

I work less hours….somewhat….and it’s all from home. So I’m SMILING.

I am attempting to imitate TAPS, determined to write more often (maybe daily?) in Blogit. If it holds true, I’ll be sending plenty more SMILES your way. It’s nice to be back!!

LUV FROM THE BUSH IN QUEBEC