Holiday seasons can be blessings, even though psychologists warn of the holiday blues because of circumstances.
This year we understand the circumstances and our level of hopes and aspirations should be modest because of smaller gatherings demanded by the persistent COVID-19 infections. We do what we must do to remain healthy for future holiday gatherings. We make the best of the situations, even those of us who take particular delight in the Thanksgiving holiday. We must remain holding an attitude of gratitude.
Best wishes!
Relevant important notes which did not make their way into these pages this week:
• Holiday traditions? Aurora Downtown will welcome those in downtown Aurora from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday to the gazebo at Millennium Plaza and the star at Mundy Park for free holiday photos. The Millennium Plaza gazebo is on Stolp Avenue between Downer Place and Galena Boulevard. Mundy Park is between Broadway and Water Street Mall north of Downer Place near The Venue. Wear masks, but, enjoy is the plea.
• Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity will hold its first virtual home dedication at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, according to Al Benson. The home is at 423 Parker Avenue in Aurora, just north of Montgomery. Barbara Zeigel, Habitat funds coordinator, said 22 Fox Valley area churches have signed up to support the Faith Build, which includes sweat equity from the new homeowners. Groundbreaking was in January.
• Kane County Health Department executive director, Barbara Jeffers, recommends Kane County public and private schools take an adaptive pause November 23 to December 4. Kane County positivity rate for COVID-19 has been too high all month.
• State representative Barbara Hernandez (83rd District) endorses caution, care, and working remotely where possible and agrees with governor JB Pritzker guidelines for safety, including small gatherings, especially at Thanksgiving. “We must prioritize celebrating safely,” she said.
• Naperville Park District has arranged for children to talk with Santa Claus on the telephone December 8-10. Registration will open at 8:30 a.m. Monday.
Clear and Concise, Week 47:
Advice from the chocolate candy wrappers:
• Be fearlessly authentic;
• Dare to cross the line;
• Smiles are free, so share them;
• Always time for love;
• Live your life every day with no regrets; it will be worth it.