Author: Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY

Thanksgiving is different this year. But I’m trying to look at it as a new way to celebrate, rather than a loss.

Staying apart, together: A weighty issue is one of many pandemic dilemmas, but far from the worst problem.

I’m having one of the happiest weeks of my life while the pandemic rages. It’s the kind of feeling we’ve all lived with this year.

Last week was tough. I hope we all are recovering and taking care of ourselves. It helps that we have some good vaccine news to hold onto.

Election 2020 has been just like the rest of 2020: Long and stressful. Everyone take care of yourselves this weekend.

Election Day 2020 will be like no other. But we can get through it together.

How to stay calm

We can have some fun today and stay safe. I promise.

My personal life, the third wave of COVID and the election have got my stress levels way up. Here’s what I do to cope in the moment.

With limited social interaction, I now worry about every text I send and phone call I have.