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Good morning everyone on this Friday morning January 1, 2021
Good morning to everyone on the Front Porch on this January 1, 2021!
Ringing in 2021 at San Filippo Neri Hospital in Rome. Credit...Antonio Masiello/Getty Images
A difficult year comes to a muted end
Most places in the world, from a virtually coronavirus-free New Zealand to an Ireland in lockdown, have now greeted the arrival of 2021.
In Auckland, a fireworks show and parties went on as usual. The Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus first emerged, enjoyed boisterous festivities. But in general, celebrations were muted — or virtual — as the world bade good riddance to a difficult year. In most cities, there were no roaring crowds, no gatherings for fireworks shows and, let’s hope, no strangers kissing at midnight.
Though Madrid eased its curfew for the night from midnight to 1:30 a.m., people were told to stay at home as much as possible, to eat the traditional New Year’s Eve grapes while watching events on TV (and gathering in groups of no more than six). London’s Big Ben, largely silent in recent years as its clock tower underwent renovations, rang 12 times at midnight. And in Paris, the only people roaming the Champs-Élysées were some of the 100,000 police officers deployed around the country to prevent crowds from gathering.
MORNING ROLL JANUARY - MARCH 2021 IS CLOSED!
USE MORNING ROLL CALL APRIL-JUNE 2021!
Good afternoon, Peeps!
Speaking of Peeps, those disgusting marshmallow things are in full production again, after the hiatus die to COVID. I see them everywhere! No offense to those of you that enjoy them, but just the thought of biting through that crunchy sugar to get to the marshmallow part makes me think of nails on a chalkboard. LOL
We missed most of the forecasted severe storms yesterday. We had a little rain during the day, and one quick storm around 7 PM, but no thunder or lightning. We were lucky. It was all around, north and south of us.
I also saw that Nashville really got hit hard with flooding. 😧
We've got sun today, but with the wind, we started out in the 40's, feeling like the 30's, and now it's up to 50, feeling like the 40's.
Despite that...
Good morning/afternoon, everyone! Happy spring to all 🌻 I'm so glad to hear that you are getting vaccination appointments. I'm not eligible until it's open to anyone that wants one, so I am patiently waiting and in the meantime, hoping that DC improves its process and gets more vaccine supply.
If you're in need of some positivi-tea for this week, check out this week's Affirmation Tea.
Also, wanted to share the incredible sunset sky from Saturday night (equinox)! I can never get enough of those colors 😍 I'm planning on making a watercolor wash to mimic this incredible sky soon.
Hey, Porch Peeps!
I heard from Lydia and she sends greetings. She's been catching up on her rest and is feeling better than she was late last year. Maybe she'll be back here this summer! YAY!
Today is like summer here in the Philly Burbs. I am wearing a tee shirt and have opened a bunch of windows and doors. Amazing. It's unusually warm for 3/26, but it's really 81 right now at 3:30. Of course there's always a twist...we have very heavy winds. 🌬
Hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend!
Hey Everyone,
It was a nice day here in the burbs.
@Frozenoem ...hope everything went well for you today despite the long haul!
Today was National Puppy Day!
Welcome to the Front Porch on this week of Spring.
After what seemed like a long, cold, lonely winter, spring is finally here. Today is the first Sunday of Spring 2021.
The vernal (spring) equinox – which marks the beginning of astronomical spring in the Northern Hemisphere – took place on Saturday, March 20, at 5:37 a.m. EDT.
Go Bucky Go!
Good morning everyone on the Front Porch!
Good morning America! There is something everyone should be aware of about Covid vaccinations!
It's the last day of winter, Peeps!
Time to think of sitting on porches again. HA!
@RosemaryF433825 …thanks! I am still floating!
@MsStretch …sure is a great feeling! Congrats on being able to make that visit. It is so hard not seeing all your peeps in person!
@Frozenoem …yes, just get what you can get, when and where you can! I was thinking the same thing about canceling the other lists. Just yesterday I received an email from the county saying I could schedule my appointment, but according to the news, these appointments may be as far out as 4-5 months!
@LaDolceVita …. you be careful. Wet decks are dangerous. When I have mine replaced, I need that non-slip stuff!
@DaveMcK … Knew something was coming, but you got me, too.
By the way…where is Lydia?
Good Afternoon, Porch Peeps,
It's sunny but chilly here. Was in the 30's this morning, but now is 57. Not bad for the first day of spring!
I hope everyone is enjoying a nice weekend.
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