Today we close the door on 2020. A chapter for the history books for sure.
2020 was a year like no other but there was some goodness that came from all the turbulence and turmoil.
I witnessed it first hand at the small home & garden shoppe I work at in our home town. People came out in droves to support local.
People focused inwardly on their homes and family.
Families ate together at the dinner table and shared stories instead of rushing off to the next activity, practice, or whatever it might have been that monopolized our time.
People fixed up their home’s since they were spending more time at home. So many home projects! Inside and outside.
Folks slowed down and enjoyed simple pleasures in life. There was cooking and baking and painting and creating and remodeling and more at home.
I see many of these things continuing in 2021 and I am looking forward to the future.
Although I was not able to see many members of my extended family this year, I do appreciate the extra time I was able to capture with my immediate family. And I will relish these close {sometimes too close 🙂} moments forever.
I know there was much sadness for so many in 2020 and I am hopeful 2021 brings with it a vivid new light to guide us into a bright new future.
Wishing everyone a hopeful, healthy and happy new year!
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language And next year’s words await another voice.”
~T.S. Eliot~
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I confess that I have enjoyed my time at home this past year. I slowed down, worked on my home life, cooked, baked, and enjoyed a slow life. A valuable lesson, I think. Thank you for linking up and be well.
I am all for looking at the positive as well! Hoping you have a wonderful New Year! Thank you as always for sharing with us at Embracing Home and Family!
Happy New Year Michelle. Yes spending more time at home is a good thing in my opinion. Just sad to not be able to share it with as many people as I would like. Thanks for hosting every week. XO- MJ
Thanks Jenn! I hope you enjoyed your time off and Happy New Year! XO- MJ