Happy Thanksgiving

This has been a difficult year for all of us. We have been away from friends and family, faced health challenges in all of our families, dealt with political uncertainty and undergone stress. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I give thanks for all we do have and wish you and your family a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

The Holiday Season

People are starting to make plans for Thanksgiving, the various religious holidays in December, and New Years. This will be a challenge given the spike in COVID-19 cases. Recently, I have spoken with friends in different parts of the country. Many of us are planning to forgo large family gatherings during the holiday season. This is important so that we will all be here to celebrate next year.

Election Results

This has been a long and trying election year. We’ve been exposed to tension, uncertainty, anger and heated rhetoric. Now is the time for our country to come together. Once the stubbornness to not admit a defeat is resolved and the claims of voter fraud are put to rest, we can move on. Otherwise, we need to be careful or France will ask us to return the Statue of Liberty.

Political Unrest

The night before the election, the City Manager of Lakewood, CA, where I live sent out a message describing the steps the city and the sheriff’s office were taking to prevent and contain any civil unrest as a result of the election. It’s unfortunate that in this modern age, we would have to be on alert for such an event, but it’s best to be prepared for the eventuality.

I look forward to the day we can voice our political differences while working for the common good of all of our country.