The province has moved closer to full lockdown in the largest urban centre. Two island provinces have withdrawn from the 'Atlantic bubble'. Many venues have been listed as places of potential exposure to positive COVID-19 cases. So much so, that long lines of people who had been in these restaurants and bars now wait to be tested. Students who plan to go home at the end of term in early December, may now need to leave earlier to deal with the required quarantine in their home province and again upon return to this province. Due to the expected increase in online shopping this year, mail and order deadlines will likely be in the next week in order to ensure delivery by Christmas. Even if things get where they are headed earlier or later, it will be part of this new more relaxed (maybe?) season. Community members have begun considering what a virtual holiday celebration might look like. Shared meal times, gift exchanges and conversations can be done online. This will take planning that could be fun -- just like the usual plans would be. Letting one's thoughts roam free might lead to something interesting for the day(s).
I hope to get some decorations up in the house over the next week. That will brighten the darker early evenings. <smile> The song shared today brings a wish that we can find the core goodness in each of us during the many holidays of the next few weeks. Stay safe. Enjoy!
Maybe This Christmas -- Ron Sexsmith
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