On November 13th, I posted the following in social media:
Can we just fast forward to January 1st? I think it’s safe to file away 2016 as the worst year in the history of years – and that takes a lot for me to say, considering in 2000 I lost a job, a good friend, and my father…not to mention the dubious election of Incurious George. But this 12 month loop around the sun was a bruiser – we lost Prince, Bowie, Leonard Cohen, quiet indecency…the list goes on. I realize there is a lot to dread in 2017, but wow…I think I’ve had enough of this one.
It’s become a familiar refrain. 2016 – take your boot off our neck.
TIME magazine adroitly noted that Donald Trump has been the avatar of this misery for many. I can think of no better representation.
I think the same thing…let’s just put this year to bed. Was this year 12 months long? It feels never ending. And, you know the year has been awful when we are eager for it to end which means ushering in the Trump presidency.
I lost a job in 2000 and that was a rough year to look for work. I did not however, lose my father and a good friend. My condolences are with you.