In case you've had difficulty keeping track of the passage of time this year, you're not alone. So let me remind you: The Holiday Season is upon us! This year it will be ... different. Traditional gatherings will take place virtually. Carols will be silenced, or sung as shower solos. The hubbub of activity will slow to a trickle. And yet, like many of you, I feel there are still things to be thankful for. Here's my shortlist:

• Vaccines that are on their way.

• The health of friends and family. And the actions of all those here in NYC and elsewhere who have valiantly fought the spread, like the brave Germans in this PSA.

• Zoom Theatre with Pipeline Playwrights. We've learned how to use this new platform to share our creative work online. We've been able to stay in touch with our long-time supporters and connect with new, faraway fans.

• Rockefeller the owl. This little guy emerged unscathed from the disappointingly droopy spruce at Rockefeller Center. He's a perfect reminder that surprises happen when you least expect them.

• Clients who embrace the New Normal. I tip my hat to those who've pivoted to virtual annual meetings, interviews, and more, using Zoom, Teams, or Meet as tools for meaningful communication. They've jumped in with both feet and aren't waiting till we can get back to "the way it was before."

And I am very thankful for you, faithful reader, for keeping in touch by sharing your success stories (and sending me new clients). Wishing you a happy--if quiet--Thanksgiving, a time for reflection, rest, and rejuvenation.