The Trentonian (Trenton, NJ)

Make 2021 one of your better years

- L.A. Parker L.A. Parker is a Trentonian columnist. Find him on Twitter @ LAParker6 or email him at LAParker@ Trentonian.com.

Some advice straight from ZZ Top for people feeling depressed about current situations — go get yourself some cheap sunglasses.

This can be your year, a major comeback from 2020 doldrums that have already oozed into the year after.

Here, on Franklin St., the cleanest avenue in Chambersbu­rg Trenton? Timbuk 3, please.

“The Future’s So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades.”

Great expectatio­ns here for a fantastic year. Life needs an adjustment for a better perspectiv­e. Just gotta get your mind right and life free and clear of negative people and the past.

Dead weight makes flight unachievab­le. Here’s a key to change — forgive yourself. Forgive others. Move on.

When people realize their human condition, accept that mistakes will be made, then take the necessary course of action for resolution, life becomes a piece of bakery product.

Okay, enough of Change 101. Here’s several activities that deliver hope and anticipati­on for this new year.

Get outside. Here, that means Asbury Park Beach, Tyler State Park, Cadwalader Park and Mercer County Park.

We have been locked inside our houses for almost a year. Escape. Plant a garden. Plant a flag. Hike. Go camping.

Saturday, June 5 through Sunday, June 13? Someone buzz an answer about this most wonderful time of the year.

Those are the dates for the PHS Philadelph­ia Flower Show, normally held in early March. And it’s outdoors for the first time — Ever. FDR Park will host as PHS delivers a creative change up.

Flower Show followed by lunch or dinner at Reading Terminal already penned on calendar.

Let’s talk Stimulus money. More is coming and while many dollars are necessary for paying bills, save a small amount for getting away.

Many transporta­tion and lodging deals will surface as we move away from COVID-19 constraint­s.

My personal list of positive items numbers hundreds of tidings of comfort and joy.

The list includes a twice-postponed trio to Costa Rica.

Until then, continue to mask up, maintain safe social distance and wash hands regularly.

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