A new year is upon us and for lots of, that traditionally has intended a “new you.”
But the pandemic this earlier calendar year has challenged us in methods we could not have predicted, and a lot of of us are just making an attempt to make feeling of points. Some may have recognized they’re much better than they imagined they have been, many others may have recognized they have to have to make modifications.
What about you? How has the earlier 12 months changed you, for far better or even worse?
For January, you should share with the IJ a 6-phrase story about how the pandemic has modified you. Remember to make it a tale with a beginning, center and conclusion, and not just 6 adjectives — make us giggle or cry or at the extremely least experience anything.
If you want your story to operate in the IJ, remember to:
• Compose “Six-phrase story” in the issue line
• Mail a person tale. Just a single
• Include your comprehensive identify and Marin town in the overall body of the electronic mail (not in the matter line)
• Write your limited tale in the body of the email (not in the matter line or in an attachment)
Use correct punctuation (check out the dictionary, remember to)
• Use suitable spelling (verify the dictionary, be sure to)
Send your 6-word tale to [email protected] by Jan. 15 with “Six-Phrase Story” in the issue line. Then glimpse for your tale in the Jan. 26 life area and on the web.
Last month the IJ questioned visitors to mirror on what they are hunting forward to in the new calendar year. Here’s what they experienced to say.
Standard looks attractive is it seriously? — Lyn Gladstone, San Rafael
I desire politics were tedious again. — John Berg, Fairfax
Society primarily based on far more than self. — Madeline Kellner, Novato
Need you request? Just about almost everything. — Denize Springer, Mill Valley
Long lasting silence from pouting vainglorious bloviator. — Katherine Ware, Belvedere
Getting joy when it’s minimum predicted. — Laura Miller, Novato
Let us do it enjoy conquers all. — Bonnie Austin, Tiburon
Hope for nation’s wellness and unity. — Kathy Barrass, San Rafael
Maskless gatherings with relatives, buddies, neighbors. — Francine Goodman, Mill Valley
Optimistic progress in all human issues. — Barbara Tarasoff, Novato
Eventually, a day without the need of the pandemic. — David Leipsic, San Rafael
Shedding the Rip Van Winkle appear. — Sue Beittel, San Rafael
I want to hug my grandparents. — Owen Thomas Bell, San Anselmo
Hugs, hugs, hugs, hugs, additional hugs. — Madison Hunt Horning, Stinson Seashore
Under no circumstances speak of 2020 ever again. — Kendall Johnson, Larkspur
Twinkling eyes, embracing smiles, participating conversations. — David Horning, Stinson Seashore
No Trump, Biden unifying, people accumulating. — Jeff Lockwood, Mill Valley
New property, new neighborhood. Farewell Marin. — Mare Brixie, San Rafael
Two pictures, existence back to regular. — CS Smith, San Rafael
Hugging my son, grandson, sister, good friends. — Anne Latta, San Rafael
Looking at smiles, experience hugs, connecting yet again. — Harriot Manley, San Rafael
Recognizing persons by not putting on masks. — Cece Jonsen, Novato
Family members, friends continue being in my daily life. — Sharon Eide, Novato
Returning to hugs, unmasked smiles, celebrating. — Edith Stover, San Rafael
“Home?”
“Assuredly.”
“Still?”
“Grumble.”
“2021?”
“Soon!” — Conor Granahan, Corte Madera
All people vaccinated mother’s 105th birthday cake. — Maura Harvey, San Rafael
Actors and musicians on stage just about everywhere. — Josef Aukee, Sausalito
All be perfectly in the entire world. — Karin Granados, San Rafael
Daily life reworking in magnificent ways. — Dick Young, Greenbrae
Ability to delight in buddies and household. — Gerrie Youthful, Greenbrae
Going to Cleveland and hugging everyone. — Ruby Unger, Mill Valley
Sharing hugs, meals, reside theater, sharing. — Linda Howerton-Pritchett, San Rafael
2021, dawn of a new working day. — Jerry Schmitz, Novato
Fantastic government, no virus, compassion, empathy. — Clint Kellner, Novato
Smiling, hugging, sitting down facet by aspect. — Pilar Toledo, San Rafael
Well being, harmony, hope Trump disappears endlessly. — Diane Cokely, San Anselmo
Internet hosting spouse and children and good friends at dwelling. — Lisa Pavlovsky, San Rafael
Household like, togetherness, gratitude — usual return. — Patricia C. Beigel, San Rafael
Get new hip, no additional soreness. — Pam Berkon, Novato
A world devoid of the presidential pestilence. — Rob Franco, San Anselmo
Chuckle out loud with other men and women. — Bob Casey, Greenbrae
No on the net college or university programs upcoming yr. — Christina Soares, San Rafael
Consuming in the Outdated Western Saloon. — John C. Sakellar, Point Reyes Station
Ongoing shiny, bubbly, cheery Zoom functions. — Nancy Greenfield, Larkspur
Observing grandkids, hugs, snuggles, kisses, extra. — Wendy Hunt, Stinson Seashore
COVID-19 ending. An outing for oysters. — Sam Fleeger, Marin Town
Reconfiguration of our world Earth, wow. — Madeleine Devlin, San Rafael
Bring on the new music and dance. — Rose Magri, San Rafael
New administration faces fact, heals divisions. — Elliott Kolker, Stinson Seaside
Sharing hope by eradicating deadly virus. — Barbara O’Brien, San Anselmo
Intellectual discourse with civility, not rancor. — Ray Lent, San Rafael
American Bach Soloists at St. Stephens. — Philip Hicks, San Anselmo
Wearing humongous hat at daughter’s wedding. — Susan Savage, Novato
Biden in business office, Trump in jail. — Karla Brown, San Rafael
Anticipating Jan. 20. Reality, compassion reappearing. — Susan Mines, Terra Linda
Less worry. Additional hugs. Take pleasure in travel. — Cristy Pollak, Novato
No much more babbling incoherent president. — Carolyn Golden, Fairfax
Patiently waiting around for spring to get there. — Susan Bishop Chukerman, Novato
New times, new strategies, we cope. — Cathy Fox, Strawberry
Rain, family members, hugs, travel, COVID managed. — Donna Cameron, Larkspur
Granddaughters, a few. Laughing, participating in together once again. — Jeff Brusati, San Rafael
Spouse and children, appreciate, Passover matzo ball soup. — Heidi Mayer, Novato
Looking at smiles, offering and acquiring hugs. — Melinda Booth, Mill Valley
Genuinely Vicki? 6 terms aren’t ample. — Sarah Weller Leipsic, San Rafael
Vaccine coming, bringing loved ones, friends, flexibility. — Susan Lenzi, Corte Madera
Observing smiling faces without having any masks. — Dave Lenzi, Corte Madera
Steph Curry methods again, sinks a few. — Ron Skellenger, San Anselmo
Was Biden’s senate Intern Go, Joe. — Jenny Wooden, Mill Valley
Donald Trump leaving the White Property. — William Devlin, Mill Valley
To start with, we vaccinate, then team hug. — Rosine Reynolds, Larkspur
An licensed vaccine for my birthday? — Kenneth W. Philo, San Rafael
Un-Trumping the country vaccinating the planet. — Hank Simmonds, Kentfield
I hope to hug my grandkids. — Christopher G. Costin, Corte Madera
We snicker heartily, breathe deeply, fearlessly. — Cliff Gallant, Larkspur
Are you kidding? It’s so obvious. — John D. Schneider, San Rafael
Governments decide on successful local climate improve answers. — Karen Arnold, San Rafael
Time with grandbabies, holding them tight. — Karen Zizzo Kempf, Novato
Looking at how the good mystery unfolds. — Lynn Eire, San Rafael
Ho, ho and absent we go. — Rick Schooley, San Rafael
Trump and cronies brought to justice. — Norm Levin, San Rafael
New president. COVID? Bye, bye. Dancing. — Gailya Magdalena, Lucas Valley
Give me are living songs, dancing, hugs. — Davi Gainer, Mill Valley
Organizing a ban leaf blowing movement. — Mary Geving, Woodacre
I will get a healing therapeutic massage. — Brita Ostrom, Fairfax
Balanced relatives celebrating my 70th yr. — Joan Watson, Mill Valley
Leap on Harley, trip to lunch. — Mike Popovich, Larkspur
Are you kidding? Is not it obvious? — John D. Schneider, San Rafael
To dine in restaurants with pals. — Donna Borok-Moss, San Rafael
No a lot more Trump, no more Trump. — Karla Brown, San Rafael
Celebrating mom’s 100th birthday in May well. — Margarida da Silva, Novato
Vaccine functions flawlessly, is delivered speedily. — Lee Derin, San Rafael
Deadlock ends and checks get there promptly. — Brenda Derin, San Rafael
A vaccine that works. That is all. — Frank Ridley, San Rafael
With any luck , the vaccine is offered promptly. — Pamela Lunstead, Novato
Never ever hearing or looking at Trump again. — Judy Johnson, Novato
Tax evasion protection headed by Giuliani. — David Curtis, Novato
The finish of the Trump nightmare. — Irene Tabet, Mill Valley
The top at last Trump pardons himself. — Ron Duben, Lucas Valley
High Sierra Camps, presently postponed two times. — Kay Noguchi, Terra Linda
“Fasten seat belts” traveling to our youngsters. — Howard Rachelson, San Rafael
Listening far more, progress to new horizons. — David Kunhardt, Corte Madera
Putting 2020 in the rearview mirror. — Eric Wilcox, Kentfield
Observing smiling faces. Trusting knowledgeable leadership. — Barbara Rowe, Mill Valley
Contemporary start, and wholesome new yr. — Stacy Burroughs, San Anselmo
President who is sensible and genuine. — Rosalind Gardner, Greenbrae
Got puppy dog oh no, what now? — Mark Cishey, Corte Madera
Rain falls gently on spring bouquets. — Kerstin Nash, Mill Valley
Playing bridge with pals at Goldenaires. — William Nicholson, Ross
No more Trump what a reduction! — Claire Zurack, San Rafael
A few skipped grandkids: hug, hug, hug. — Richard Schneider, San Rafael
Invest in ticket. Verify on-line. Get lottery. — Tracie Lirette, Novato
Anticipation, exaltation, self confidence, pride restored hallelujah. — Michael C. Vogel, Mill Valley
Finally fulfill my lovely baby granddaughters. — Jim Koger, San Rafael
Hoping to hug my grandchildren again. — Jodie Costello, Larkspur
Just after all, it was about me. — Doug Chambers, San Rafael
Obtainable very affordable overall health treatment for all. — Rev. George McLaird, Mill Valley
I need to have to return to Venice. — Ellen Loring, San Rafael
Hugs, and participating in Spite and Malice.– Mary Lou Hayward, Novato
Mask-totally free smiles in our hospital’s halls. — Susan Scarth, San Rafael
Towards a brighter, a lot more equitable future. — Dart Cherk, Mill Valley
