I'm struggling.

[Lonestarblue]

41. Most of us are there with you.

I was thrilled when the Biden/Harris team win the election, but then Trump and Republicans started their nonsense. And while they have been unsuccessful, the constant upheaval takes a toll. Like you, I’ve been unable to listen to Christmas music this year, nor have I put out even one decoration. With so many people dying every day and the virus curtailing our lives, I just could not get motivated this year.

What keeps me going is knowing that in 27 more days, we will have a decent, ethical human being in charge of the country. I will breathe a sigh of relief when Trump is gone, and I will open a bottle of champagne when Biden takes the oath of office, even though it’s the middle of the day! At that point, I expect at least some of my normal optimism to return, and I think we can all start looking forward to improvements in vaccine distribution and getting Covid under control. The future will be brighter!

Your post has inspired me to at least listen to one Christmas album. I think it will be Traditional Christmas Carols by Joemy Wilson on the hammered dulcimer—an old CD but beautiful music. While our Christmas may be less merry this year, we can be consoled that we will soon have a new government and a solution for the virus that is making life miserable. Happy 2021!