Last time, we invited readers to send in their hopes, dreams and predictions for 2021. So far, so good!
“…a new art and literature genre reflecting life during the corona virus will flourish.”
-Beatrice
Several people mentioned their hope that the vaccine will be more easily available, so that things can get back to normal, like this reader…
“I look forward to the summer when I hope I can socialize and travel more.”
-Carol
Others took a longer view of their hopes for society, citing global warming and social media as their focus in 2021.
We’ll keep our comments open for a while to allow readers more time to consider what they predict or hope to see in 2021. (Just remember to keep it civil!)
Virge Randall is Senior Planet’s Managing Editor. She is also a freelance culture reporter who seeks out hidden gems and unsung (or undersung) treasures for Straus Newspapers; her blog “Don’t Get Me Started” puts a quirky new spin on Old School New York City. Send your suggestions for Open Threads to her at editor@seniorplanet.org.
COMMENTS
16 responses to “Open Thread Update: Your Hopes and Predictions for 2021”
Well, in the early stage of Stalinism (or rather just before full Stalinism), new art and literature flourished. Not for long. Something to look forward …
My hope is that our economy gets back on track for the millions unemployed and that somehow, someway we might get this pandemic under control. My fear is that because so much time was wasted initially, its going to be a long, hard crawl back to normalcy, taking a year or longer.
I was so hopeful for 2021 but we’re not even into the second month and I seem to be getting sad
I try to do a lot of zoom
got my vaccines as I am older and a healthcare worker
things were looking up but now seeing all the politicking and ill will towards each other the loss of morals
has been very demoralizing and depressing wish there was someway we seniors could all stand up and fight for the intrinsic values of faith religion and truth that should be the foundation for our democracy
Maybe politics is not something I should discuss during in this forum but politics and morality are so important to all of us
Well, it’s difficult to be optimistic when elections are stolen, one pretending to be party system stops pretending, purges and show trials start, etc.
A country between water and water and no war on its soil shouldn’t be in this condition.
I predict that a new art and literature genre reflecting life during the corona virus will flourish.
Well, in the early stage of Stalinism (or rather just before full Stalinism), new art and literature flourished. Not for long. Something to look forward …
Given the events at the beginning of January, 2021, I am fairly confident that our exit from 2021 in December will end up at least incrementally better…maybe more…
Social media platforms are behind the untruths and provocations. They are main supporters of Antifa, BLM, Jihad, etc.
I have no hope for the country of idiots.
My hope is that moving forward, social media platforms will take more responsibility in monitoring the kind of untruths and provocation that led to the disastrous events of Jan. 6. If this can happen I hope that legitimate news sources will become more trusted than baseless accusations with no proof or evidence.
Thank you timely comment for someone like me who is so disillusioned with the democracy process this year
Sorry, I replied to you in the wrong place. Your comment is opened to interpretation, but it looks like we view the “developments” similarly.
I look forward to the summer when I hope I can socialize and travel more. My brother died in a foreign land during the pandemic when we could not travel, so I’d like to be a part of celebrating his life in his homeland.
I envision an America getting a handle on vaccinations for all who want it, and moving toward full employment and a vibrant economy.
Hello Carol,
I agree with about hoping to travel & socialize in the near future. And, I very sorry for the pain you endured at the loss of your brother. But, especially because you were unable to travel to attend to his services. Best wishes for a better 2021!
Sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. May grace, kindness and underserved favor surround your family and friends during this time.
Hopefully the summer months and weather will unload some of the emotional weight you and your are carrying that will dissipate into joy, fond memories, new experiences and laughter.
My hopes for 2021 are that the experimental vaccine will be successful and contribute to restoration of health and responsible personal freedoms previously enjoyed; and that America will find a way to continue serving as a beacon to all who lack the freedoms we have enjoyed and defended.
My prediction and fear for 2021 is that my hopes will lack fulfillment – but “hope springs eternal.”
That most of the citizens of this world will find peace in their hearts and be kind to one another as we tackle global warming
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