Alva Review-Courier -

There is no doubt that this has been a challenging year. By February, our nation was starting to face a pandemic that seemingly will not go away. Within nine months, we have learned to wear masks, social distance, refrain from handshaking, and accept the "new normal." Nothing has been easy this year. Now that we are entering the holiday season, we are encountering situations we never thought would be an issue. Many are fearful of having large celebrations; many decide not to travel or host family get-togethers. Many, like me, are just wondering if we get a slice of pumpkin pie!

This year b...