A Quarter Million Dead. Vaccines Likely on the Way.
Yesterday our country surpassed the 250,000 death mark from COVID-19. A year ago, the thought that any single thing could kill that many Americans in a matter of months was inconceivable. But even more unbelievable than that, would have been the notion that such news was not even the second- or third-top headline of the day, much less THE top news story. Yet here we are.
The Internet, social media, and indeed our house are abuzz with news of not one but multiple vaccines being presented for emergency approval in the U.S. If they are approved, it will be several months if not a year before they are made and distributed in quantities to make a difference to most Americans. Still, this news is the light at the end of the tunnel billions of people have been desperate for…something, anything to look forward to in 2021.
Meanwhile, all eyes are on Georgia as it recounts its Presidential election votes. If Biden is the winner as he was in Georgia’s first count, and those electoral votes are certified by the state, then Nevada’s and Pennsylvania’s votes will pretty much become non-factors in deciding the election. The Trump campaign will of course continue dredging the depths of stupidity and irresponsibility with many attempted legal stunts, but the political experts agree none of these are at all likely to gain much traction anywhere.
Also yesterday, our state entered into another quasi-lockdown phase. Unlike back in March, most folks are now accustomed to life in lockdown, despite the whining of many in reaction to this move of state responsibility. Still, once again the stores are being emptied of toilet paper, cleaning products and other things folks feel they cannot live without. I just feel blessed to be in decently good health and in good supply of all the things I need. In many ways this Thanksgiving may bring a feeling closer to the true intent of the holiday than any of the 48 other Thanksgivings I have experienced.
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