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A LOVE LETTER FROM KEITH & MARY

WORTH IT!

We hope your January features floating marshmallows, twirling cinnamon sticks, and warm mittens. On most days you’ll find us nestled under a toasty blanket sipping something hot and delicious. We enjoy the peacefulness of falling snow and the hygge that winter inspires. Sometimes it feels like we’re the only living souls on the planet because life is so cuddly, cozy, and quiet. We hope yours is too. And we hope life brings us together soon. We hold you in our hearts until then.

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Keith and I have had a cozy January so far as we watched the world spin and history unfold. We’re excited about the vaccine, excited about some specific waterfowl we’ve been watching for a few weeks, and excited about the dreams we have for the coming year. Here’s a peek at our life at 240. (Click the brown rectangular buttons under the photos to get more information).

WORTH CRAFTING

My sweet sister Carey surprised us with these 12” Mary and Keith statues. She made them from cardboard cones for the bodies, and wooden balls for the heads. The remaining features are fashioned with burlap, straw, pine cones, and tiny embellishments. Love these. Love her.

I WANT A CLOSER LOOK, MARY

WORTH BUYING

I bought my first not-hand-me-down, not-company-supplied mobile phone this month. I’m truly stunned by this tech. Here’s a photo I took of geese and ducks on Lake Winnebago last week, unedited, and AT NIGHT.

I’D LIKE TO SEE A LARGER VERSION

WORTH PAINTING

I thought it might be fun to show you some of Keith’s wintery art, and hope you can see it in person someday. Here’s his regal portrait of a Snowy Owl. Amazing birds.

SHOW ME THE FINER DETAIL

WORTH BAKING

We’re so grateful for a winter filled with the thrills of Green Bay football and the many Packer Snackers we’ve enjoyed. Go Pack!

I NEED THE RECIPE

WORTH LEARNING

Keith and I have been working our way through an online “Masterclass” in Photography by Annie Leibovitz. One of her most iconic photos is this “polaroid” of John and Yoko five hours before he was killed.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT THE MASTERCLASS

WORTH WRITING

Earlier this January, I launched a monthly newsletter for family and friends containing a set of ten of my poems. I love to savor life with a pen in my hand.

I WANNA READ YOUR POEMS, MARY

WORTH HEARING

On Sundays, Keith and I have “Podcast Morning” where I curate something wonderful. I’m enamored with the new Bill Gates and Rashida Jones podcast called “Ask Big Questions.” Love it.

I WANT TO HEAR THE PODCAST

WORTH TEACHING

I’ve been helping some of the grandkids with online schooling. High school has the best homework. Last week, I got to tutor a judicial review re. the First Amendment and a literary analysis of “Raisin in the Sun.” Thank you, Zoom!

We look forward to the remainder of January and the fun we have planned. There’s a family art contest in progress right now, and a big birthday for me. Yep, I’ll be completing my 70th orbit around the sun. I feel wrinkled and wise — and grateful to be among the living. We’d love to hear how you’re feeling, what you’re doing, or how hard you’re trying. Remember, that’s what friends are for. — Mary & Keith

Keep smilin’

Keep shinin’