Goodbye 2020
A Year that Taught Us the Meaning of Valuing Life
It was a year all of us will never forget, but would like to in so many ways !
It began with such cautious optimism, but a strange new illness would strike the inhabitants of the world, and it would forever change the meaning of life for so many of us.
Yes, it was a year filled with a changing lifestyle and despite the sacrifices so many made for the past 9 months, one has to look to something positive....
...because man needs a positive attitude to survive.
Our wonderful city and community were forced to endure the trials and tribulations many of us in a senior community believed would never be a part of the remainder of our lives...
..but they did, and we (for the most part) acclimated ourselves to changes at a time in our lives when "change" was the farthest thing from our minds...
...and somehow, we did it !
Our community closed so many of its amenities; the entertainment industry all but evaporated, restaurants closed that had for years, prospered; a new professional football team would have to delay the public from enjoying its new stadium; and a state that began with such optimism, gradually faced massive unemployment...
We were forced to accept it....and...we survived.
But...2020, despite its life changing effect, can, if you allow it, teach us a lesson that I hope will ring in with the New Year.
..a lesson so many of us seem to have forgotten.
People...both our neighbors and friends far and away...are the most precious commodities we all share....
...not THINGS...but PEOPLE...
...and as 2021 begins, let's look at 2020 as the year we learned how to APPRECIATE those who have been a part of our lives for years.
So...here's my first New Year resolution I hope many of you will make. It's a easy one, and it can all be accomplished in a single day.
Just pick up your phone, and from morning to night, call every person you know who has been your friend and simply tell them...
"Having you in my life, has been a bright light in a time of such darkness. Thank you for being part of it."
We wish you a Happy and optimistic New Year.
And one more tidbit....you might want to click on this link...it says it all !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPlQ6EtArSc
From Cary Chubin of Ft. Lauderdale FL to Anthem Opinions
5 Stars, Dick.
From Dorothy Yu...to...Anthem Opinions
Hopefully future celebrations will all be in good health where you can engage with others.
Looking forward to helping you celebrate all of them.
From Barry Goldstein...to...Anthem Opinions
Nice message Dick. Happy New Year.
From Mary Lee Duley...to...Anthem Opinions
Beautifully written, as usual, thanks for sharing!
“Having you in my life, has been a bright light in a time of such darkness! ThankYou for being a Part of it.”
Sincere Friendships are treasures beyond words and you are such a special one in my life.
Wishing you and Marla a fabulous 2021!
Hugs to both of you.
From Dan Roberts...to...Anthem Opinions
Excellent. Happy New Year
From Margaret McKee of Grayslake IL...to...Anthem Opinions
Happy New Year.
Stay safe.
Let’s hope things will be better in 2021.
From John Schmidt...to...Anthem Opinions
Very nice Dick,thank you.
A Happy,Healthy New Year to Marla and you.
Very healthy and a very happy new year to you and Marla and of course happiest of birthdays. Let’s try and spend the next 12 months in the best of health!!!!
From Dennis Bono & Lorraine Hunt Bono...to...Anthem Opinions
“Amen” Richard! Words of Wisdom for 2021.
Happy New Year and “Look To The Future”!From Michelle Murlin...to...Anthem Opinions
Thank you for sharing this... did you write it?
It's beautiful and is so poignant.
I hope you and Marla have a wonderful new year ahead and praying we all get back to normal real soon.Guilty as charged, Michelle.
The world needs a positive start to a new year.
From Joe Fay...to...Anthem Opinions
RIGHT ON LIZ...............
From Peter Brown...to...Anthem Opinions
Dick,Excellent article!
The manner it is written speaks to the sincerity of your words.
“Having you in my life, has been a bright light in a time of such darkness. Thank you for being part of it."
A couple of additional thoughts.......
**I first used your words above to my best friend, my wife of 39 years.
**A friend, a neighbor, an acquaintance, a buddy and so on are all important parts of our lives.....
...yet a friend is a friend indeed!
**Integrity, Honesty and Character should be the pillars of whom you include in your circle of life.
**Include those in your life who are positive and stay away from negative influences.
**Be smart! The vast majority of the SCA community are thoughtful and pleasant people...
...yet there are some snakes in the tall grass.
From Cary Chubin of Ft. Lauderdale FL to Anthem Opinions
ReplyDelete5 Stars, Dick.
From Dorothy Yu...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteHopefully future celebrations will all be in good health where you can engage with others.
Looking forward to helping you celebrate all of them.
From Barry Goldstein...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteNice message Dick. Happy New Year.
From Mary Lee Duley...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteBeautifully written, as usual, thanks for sharing!
“Having you in my life, has been a bright light in a time of such darkness! ThankYou for being a Part of it.”
Sincere Friendships are treasures beyond words and you are such a special one in my life.
Wishing you and Marla a fabulous 2021!
Hugs to both of you.
From Dan Roberts...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteExcellent. Happy New Year
From Margaret McKee of Grayslake IL...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year.
Stay safe.
Let’s hope things will be better in 2021.
From John Schmidt...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteVery nice Dick,thank you.
A Happy,Healthy New Year to Marla and you.
Very healthy and a very happy new year to you and Marla and of course happiest of birthdays. Let’s try and spend the next 12 months in the best of health!!!!
ReplyDeleteFrom Dennis Bono & Lorraine Hunt Bono...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDelete“Amen” Richard! Words of Wisdom for 2021.
Happy New Year and “Look To The Future”!
From Michelle Murlin...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this... did you write it?
It's beautiful and is so poignant.
I hope you and Marla have a wonderful new year ahead and praying we all get back to normal real soon.
Guilty as charged, Michelle.
ReplyDeleteThe world needs a positive start to a new year.
From Joe Fay...to...Anthem Opinions
ReplyDeleteRIGHT ON LIZ...............