Barbara Eppich Struna: Reflections in a New Year

Thursday, January 13, 2022

Reflections in a New Year

Rock Harbor - Orleans Cape Cod

Reflections that signal a new beginning. A time to take stock in where you have come from and where you're going.

The Pandemic affected everyone whether you believed it was real or a conspiracy. It didn't matter. You were touched by it.

Tim and I felt grateful that all our children and extended family were all on the same page, as far as vaccination, boosters, masks, social distancing, and evaluating the risk when leaving our homes. On the plus side, no one in our family has been sick. We were careful. We followed science. I guess, we were also lucky.

This morning as we walked around the harbor, a beautiful sky inspired us. Behind the grey clouds, an azure blue sky promised hope for a better year.

Some thoughts:

Hope pushes us to get out of bed each day. It's the foundation of our life. It's what keeps us going.

We may not be able to stop a negative energy but it's how we face it that makes the difference.

Today, the New York Times and other news sources have said that omicron is on the downside for infections.

Here's hoping...We will always have another day to make things right. Things will be better.

My fourth novel in the Old Cape Series was published on May 18 of 2021. The Old Cape Blood Ruby achieved success even though the pandemic circled around it at every turn.

I was forced to cancel appearances at book clubs, bookstores, and inside venues.

If there was a fair or art event outside, I was able to attend and meet, once again, my readers and, of course, sell books. Always feeling grateful for those outdoor opportunities.

I had a wonderful interview through the Cape Cod Writers Center about The Old Cape Blood Ruby. The CCWC host, Madeline Miele Holt asked the right questions and made the half hour fly by. It was fun.