The Odessa Record -

Finally! The last week of 2020. I’ve been looking forward to the end of this year almost from the beginning. I know it’s completely unrealistic, and probably tempting fate, but I can’t help but believe 2021 will be better. Now it is nearly here, and even though COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed and administered, it’s going to be a very long time before it will make a significant difference in the progress of the pandemic.

In the meantime, the latest batch of restrictions has been extended until the 4th of January. No social gatherings (so if you are planning one, please don’...