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Tidbits of This and That, 2020 Version

1. Pandemic 


Hoarders have made this a thoughtful gift.

2. Deaths





And closing in on 77 million COVID-19 deaths worldwide, 325 thousand in the U.S.  We're leading the world -- yes, I am tired of winning.


3.  There was a presidential election.


He'll pardon himself, no doubt.

4.  If the fire's don't get you 


5.  The killer hornet just might


So this pretty much sums it up



Comments

  1. Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotteDecember 20, 2020 at 3:50 PM

    It is really tough looking back. Brexit is another issue as it affects trade and security. And then the 737Max jet deemed okay to fly after trying to fix a nose dive issue.
    Too much online time as we are forced to stay home.
    Here’s hoping something goodwill soon be back.tonight is the longest and then we get back to increases. Yay. Stay safe.

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  2. Linda ReederDecember 20, 2020 at 7:11 PM


    All of that and more, and yet we survived, so far anyway, and there were also many good moments.

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  3. OlgaDecember 20, 2020 at 7:37 PM

    Yes, change is the constant so I know eventually things will get better.

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  4. OlgaDecember 20, 2020 at 7:39 PM

    Linda, we have survived and my next post will be about the things I am grateful for in this past year.

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  5. Margaret (Peggy or Peg too)December 21, 2020 at 8:51 AM

    Ah, your forgot a new strain of covid! We have nowhere to go but up..she says praying it's true

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  6. Granny AnnieDecember 21, 2020 at 8:58 AM

    Perfect encapsulated post of 2020. So happy we move forward to 2021 in 11 days. Hopefully it will bring cheers and cures.

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  7. MaebemeDecember 21, 2020 at 9:03 AM

    There is a meme that says that in the future we'll say what a 2020! Could very well be some truth in that.

    Take care, stay well!

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  8. TomDecember 21, 2020 at 10:34 AM

    As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words.

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  9. TaborDecember 22, 2020 at 8:50 AM

    You have captured it all. Cannot wait for 2021 to come and remove 2020.

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  10. oklhdanDecember 22, 2020 at 10:00 AM

    Merry Christmas Olga! May the next year be filled with positivity!

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  11. gigi-hawaiiDecember 22, 2020 at 11:26 AM

    Good selection. I am glad the killer hornet has not made its way to Hawaii.

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  12. JoaredDecember 23, 2020 at 4:06 AM

    That certainly sums up this year!

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  13. KayJanuary 2, 2021 at 7:40 PM

    Oh gracious! This really sums it all up.

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