Hindsight is the ability to understand, after something has happened, why or how it was done and how it might have been done better.
2020 was a year that most of us would like to forget but that will probably remain vividly etched in our memory banks for the rest of our lives. It was a year our worlds became smaller and forced us to see what was before us. It was a year that we will continue to examine and try to understand. It was a year that has important lessons to teach about who we are individually and collectively.
January 2020 – Visiting very dear friends and getting my Pacific Ocean fix at Avila Beach, California.
February 2020 – New resident in Casita Colibrí’s garden, an Argiope spider.
March 2020 – One of the last calendas of the year, graduation of public accountants.
April 2020 – Morning visitors at Casita Colibrí.
May 2020 – Sunday morning walk past the Xochimilco Aqueduct Arches.
June 2020 – Morning view from Casita Colibrí of Templo de San Felipe Neri.
July 2020 – Balcony garden of greens at Casita Colibrí.
August 2020 – Rainy season morning view of Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad from Casita Colibrí.
September 2020 – Monday morning walk on calle Garcia Vigil, “Together in (healthy) distance.”
October 2020 – Susana Trilling discusses the foods of Day of the Dead at Casa Colonial.
November 2020 – Sunset view from Casita Colibrí of the Basilica of Nuestra Señora de Soledad.
December 2020 – Sunday morning encounter with the new sculpture on the Alcalá, “Agaves Contemporáneos Oaxaqueños” presented by the Museo de Arte Contemporáneo de Oaxaca (MACO).
With a renewed appreciation for the small things that bring joy and give life meaning, on this New Year’s Eve, I wish you all health, peace, and joy in 2021.
Thanks, Shannon, for providing me with eye candy with all of your photographs and also your captions. 2021 is going to be a new beginning for a lot of people.
Gratefully yours, cv
Thank you so much for another year of soul transporting images and cultural insights. It’s been one of my favorite escapes from the dreariness of isolation in 2020. All best wishes for a healthy and good year ahead.
Great pics ! A thoughtful timeline collage on venues/events transpired during this historical year. Best wishes too, for all good, in year starting tomorrow. Happy new year !
Querida Shannon, Your Casita Colibri is a treasured gift of beautiful photographs and sentiments that transport me to our beloved Oaxaca while we remain frozen in place in Eugene…but with immense gratitude for our casita, family and friends. May you, and yours, find joy and good health each day in 2021. Hope to see you soon!
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Thanks, Shannon, for providing me with eye candy with all of your photographs and also your captions. 2021 is going to be a new beginning for a lot of people.
Gratefully yours, cv
Connie, I’m so happy we are staying connected through my blog. Sending you healthy and happy 2021 greetings!
Thank you so much for another year of soul transporting images and cultural insights. It’s been one of my favorite escapes from the dreariness of isolation in 2020. All best wishes for a healthy and good year ahead.
Alana, wishing you a healthy and happy 2021. Take good care!!!
Thanks so much for the lovely images. For a moment, I am transported. Happy New Year to you!
Thank you for reading! Wishing you a healthy and happy 2021!
Beautiful memories and appreciations stream in from seeing your photos. May the New Year hold all people in health and wisdom.
Thank you so much for your kind words and wishes for humanity. To you, as well.
Wonderful photos of things worth remembering from 2020. We are going to miss our calendar this year!
Thanks, Marilyn! You and David are missed .;-( Are you still planning to come down in 2021?
Thank you for your lovely blog which highlights all the grand and humble wonders of Oaxaca. All the best to you for 2021.
Thank you, Leslie! Wishing you a healthy and happy 2021.
These are beautiful pics of my favorite place in the world, Oaxaca. Thanks for the look back on your 2020!
Thank you Francie! Hoping to see you again in Oaxaca!
Wishing you the same.
Thank you, Carolyn.
Great pics ! A thoughtful timeline collage on venues/events transpired during this historical year. Best wishes too, for all good, in year starting tomorrow. Happy new year !
Feliz año nuevo, Archie!
These are beautiful images, wonderful memories of an otherwise chaotic year!
Thank you for your kind and encouraging words! All the best to you in this new year!
❤️ all the very best to you too!
Querida Shannon, Your Casita Colibri is a treasured gift of beautiful photographs and sentiments that transport me to our beloved Oaxaca while we remain frozen in place in Eugene…but with immense gratitude for our casita, family and friends. May you, and yours, find joy and good health each day in 2021. Hope to see you soon!
Thank you so much Eshkie! Wishing you a healthy and happy 2021 and a safe return to Oaxaca.
Your photos and reflections continue to remind me of the fond memories of Oaxaca. Your efforts are appreciated. Have a healthy and exciting New Year.
Sending healthy and happy 2021 wishes your way!