January 2021: Learn Something New

There’s not much good to be said about the coronavirus pandemic—and at this writing, it only looks like it’s getting worse. All hope lies in the promise of vaccines to be available shortly. Thank goodness for that. Still, as individuals, we can try to find some positives as we endure this health crisis. To that end—and with the new year suggesting new possibilities—we offer this month’s cover story: “Learn Something New.”

This feature is particularly timely since so much of what we can learn can be taught virtually. From the safety of our homes, we can pick up new skills (like cake decorating), new crafts (quilting) and new games (mah-jongg). We can learn to tune up our singing voices or mix up some enticing cocktails. And if we prefer to venture out for socially distanced lessons, we can try our hands at ice fishing or our legs at cross-country skiing. Just click here to start reading.