The year 2020 is one of the worst in recent memory, with a pandemic, economic crisis, months of social unrest and a divisive election. Over 300,000 Americans are dead from COVID-19, including nearly 70 in Wilkes County.
Millions of people are out of work and small businesses are closing by the thousands, including restaurants locally. Rates of poverty and addiction are rising and months of isolation will have damaging effects.
This was a year without hugs. We saw fewer people and did less of what we enjoy. Weâll remember 2020 for all the cancelled plans and postponed weddings, but there also were blessings.
Paul Hickey - 2020 reflection, parade fun, sundae creation and summer health
17 Dec, 2020 06:52 PM
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Crowds flock to see the floats at a previous Rotorua Christmas Parade. Photo / File
Rotorua Daily Post
Is it just me, or have all the schools finished up really early this year?
Come to think of it, there seems to be a lot of workplaces already closing for the summer break.
After the year we ve had though, who can blame anyone for wanting to holiday as soon as you can?
I still have another week on the radio for the year, but next week, I m looking forward to celebrating (or farewelling) the year with The Hits 2020 Boardroom Bash on Tuesday from 11.30am till 1pm.