Subject:          2021 Annual New Year's Sunrise ~ Poconos Mountains (Pennsylvania)

Date/Time:      Friday, January 1, 2021  11:23AM

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2021

~ Our First Sunrise ~

This is our 17th Annual New Years Sunrise photo (taken since Faith was four months old). Each year we visit somewhere we think interesting to herald in the new year together. This year was a little more challenging.

After a long drive, with safety measures galore for skiing / snowboarding, we woke up extra early today to hike far into the closed Big Poconos State Park to one of the highest points in the state.

We hiked in the dark. The temperature was -6 Celsius before windchill. The results are above and below.  We used an iPhone and Samsung phone. Shots are not edited in any way.

The past year may well be the worst ever for humankind. The loss of lives and livelihood, and the harm to democracy, ourselves and our world is more than stark.  Faith similarly put it bluntly, after many falls skiing, "I hurt all over."

With so much ripe for change, can we seize the opportunity and address the worst problems facing us finally? It's a long list but the alternative is worse. So what does Faith say …

"Every problem is an opportunity"

Wise words from a 16-year old, who says "It's like a bowl of cereal. If you leave it there, you know what happens." 

So "it's up to you. What are you going to do?"

The revolutionary advancement in vaccine development may save us all one day.  With such victories, making it this far with gratitude to all in harm's way, and with more energy than ever and with hope to spare, I am optimistic for a better year addressing healthcare, climate change, war, hunger, mental well-being, diversity, acceptance, education, and more. Ready?

Once again, let me say your friendship and past partnership gives me hope, and sustains us in tough times. I am grateful, so thank you.

Let the year begin.

Happy New Year!!!

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