In a year we were physically separated, we found community on the opinion page.
In my work for The Gazette’s Insight section, I take note of what I call wholesome letters — positive notes, messages of gratitude or opinions about anything other than contentious political issues. They provide a soothing contrast to the bombastic and hyper-partisanship takes that usually fill the page.
Here are a few of my favorites from 2020.
April Neuendorf of Hiawatha (“What’s that racket out there?” May 20) wrote that her weekend housework was disrupted by a “racket.” When it turned out to be children playing outside, she took time to stop, watch and listen.