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2020, 2021, 5 stages of grief, Auld Lang Syne, coronavirus, covid-19, Happy New Year, humor, new years eve, New Years Resolution, vaccine
I’ve written here about going through all five classic stages of grief in 2020.
In some ways, Friday, the first day of 2021, will just be the day after Thursday. The same sun will chase the same moon it did the day before. We’ll wake up to the same challenges we went to bed with.
But I choose to see it as a dividing line. The world stopped in 2020, and I believe it will move forward again in 2021. I’ll see the children and grandchildren I haven’t seen in over a year. I’ll gather with family and friends to grieve the ones who won’t join us again. I’ll get a vaccination, I’ll dance in a street, and I’ll hope for a world moving forward again.
Like never before, I’ll wish each of you a safe, peaceful 2021.
I’ll wish you hope.
Barb Taub 
i so agree with you, i see it as a hopeful new beginning
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Happy 2021 Beth!
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I wish the same for you, Barb – especially hope.
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I think it’s what we all need most right now. All the hope for you in 2021!
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Thank you, Barb. I wish you a safe and peaceful 2021 as well.
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Not TOO peaceful though!
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Hope is the best of gifts…
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If someone offered be a choice between hope and a winning lottery ticket? I’d totally take the ticket because I’m not stupid… And because hope is something you have to get for yourself anyway. I hope you’re getting yourself plenty!
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I haveenough hope to go round 😉
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Happy New Year, Barb! Thanks for the video. Love it.
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Isn’t that charming? (And okay, it totally made me cry. It’s just been that kind of year.)
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So I’m not the only one bursting into tears lately? Yup, that kind of year. xo
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Hope is the one thing we can control these days – let’s choose hope for 2021, Barb. And I hope your year is a good one. x
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Actually, I’m aiming for wild, unprotected, totally out of control, OTT hope. After this past year, we’re all due!
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Hahahaha – you go girl !!
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What you said, Barb and definitely hope. Here’s to safe, peaceful and happy 2021.
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Thanks Cathy! All the best to you in 2021.
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Hope was the last thing to come out of Pandora’s box too, so I’m rooting for it for 2021 for everyone…
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This is definitely a year to let hope out of the box. Thanks and best to you in 2021.
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And to you, Barb!
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Thank you, Barb.
Perfect post for the day. x
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Thanks June. Wishing you all the good stuff in 2021.
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From your lips to God’s ears . . . if He has ears.
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Or if She does!
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Hope” is the thing with feathers -. That perches in the soul -. And sings the tune without the words -. And never stops – at all -. And sweetest – in the Gale – is heard -. And sore must be the storm -. That could abash the little Bird. That kept so many warm. (Emily Dickinson)
So we will fly next year!
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Lovely! And I fervently hope we’re all flying.
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Happy New Year, Barb.
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Wishing all the best for you in 2021!
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I agree about New Year’s day. We will celebrate a little but will save the 2 bottles of champagne for Jan 20th. I think that day can help push everything forward for the better. I also agree about taking the lottery winning. Happier New Year, Barb.
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Beautiful wish, Barb. Hope — that’s the key thing, isn’t it. The feeling of hopelessness is devastating. Thanks for your happy & sassy posts throughout 2020. Happy end of the year!
Hugs on the wing.
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Hope will be my word for 2021. HOPE you have a stress free and a happy 2021.
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