2020 can best be described as the Year of Suck. A global Pandemic, followed by rapid unemployment, children and teachers stuck in their homes for schooling, thousands of deaths. Yes, this is going to be remembered as the year best forgotten.
Unfortunately as I write this in late January 2021, we're not out of the woods yet (why do they use that term? I enjoy walking in the woods, it's quite comforting, and...oh my, got lost again). There are new COVID strains being discovered every week, and vaccinations are just beginning to roll out. Most people in the know are saying we may not be out of this mess, and back to some form or normalcy, until later this Fall!
But there are good things to look forward to. Even though the movie theaters remain closed, we will be able to stream some pretty decent films in the comfort of our homes. Godzilla vs Kong is one example. It may not become Oscar material ( who needs the Oscars anyway?), but it's the kind of popcorn movie we need these days.
Locally our R.I. PEG Access cable TV show Sci-Fi Journal, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2021! That makes us the longest-running PEG Access show in the State! Something for the RISFC to be proud. And though many SF Conventions have been postponed or canceled, many have taken the online route, and offered their programs via Zoom or other teleconference. Pay your membership fee, sign in to the Panel you like, and avoid The Great Unwashed. Works for me!
So goodbye 2020, hello 2021 with all its cautious enthusiasm. With patience, perseverance, and a little faith in each other, we can get through this. Again.
Unfortunately as I write this in late January 2021, we're not out of the woods yet (why do they use that term? I enjoy walking in the woods, it's quite comforting, and...oh my, got lost again). There are new COVID strains being discovered every week, and vaccinations are just beginning to roll out. Most people in the know are saying we may not be out of this mess, and back to some form or normalcy, until later this Fall!
But there are good things to look forward to. Even though the movie theaters remain closed, we will be able to stream some pretty decent films in the comfort of our homes. Godzilla vs Kong is one example. It may not become Oscar material ( who needs the Oscars anyway?), but it's the kind of popcorn movie we need these days.
Locally our R.I. PEG Access cable TV show Sci-Fi Journal, is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2021! That makes us the longest-running PEG Access show in the State! Something for the RISFC to be proud. And though many SF Conventions have been postponed or canceled, many have taken the online route, and offered their programs via Zoom or other teleconference. Pay your membership fee, sign in to the Panel you like, and avoid The Great Unwashed. Works for me!
So goodbye 2020, hello 2021 with all its cautious enthusiasm. With patience, perseverance, and a little faith in each other, we can get through this. Again.
