Letter from an Editor

By Mathew Bradley

But obviously, I’m not the only one who’s been struggling with such issues—whether for oneself or one’s family members, friends, or colleagues; whether Covid-related or not; whether serious or routine. It’s enough to make you downright sick, and often quite desperate and depressed to boot. People have been afraid to make or keep their medical appointments, to go in for testing, or to even be around other afflicted people. Mental and emotional illnesses have been exacerbated and are sadly on the rise. But there are also a lot of resources available online right now, and there’s hope that we can finally beat the Virus and deal with whatever else might be currently ailing us.

When the snow clouds develop, I normally watch the flakes settle down on the lawn. I brainstorm what to make in the kitchen while the grey skies cling high. This time around, I need not worry because I’m turning to page 14 and making Melanie’s nut-filled muffins. Something wholesome and filling that doesn’t even need butter? Sign me up.

FBy Carol Reid

his has been a rather fraught year for me and not just for the obvious Covid-related reasons. I’ve also learned that I have two different physical

Tinally, we’ve arrived at that time of the year where the sun and snow tussle in a constant back and forth. I watch with simple pleasure as they exist together on my lawn. The sunlight melds with the frozen white dimples, and dances along its edges. It