It starts with... Do we have to say again that this year has been arduous? I don't think so, but it has. Ar-du-ous (said in three slow, long syllables). We feel especially jaded around the continuing impact of COVID rules and regulations, fear stoking articles on second waves and protocols, protocols, protocols. If you are brave, or stupid, enough to venture out into the Twittersphere, you will be appalled by the view it offers of the human race. Inhuman race, more like it. Angry, vicious, mean, sneering and rude. Lacking in all compassion and logic, really.