Merry
Christmas! I apologize for the delay in getting you our latest edition of the
Beery Holiday News. My aunt Linda moved in with us in September 2012, and it’s
been a rollercoaster of a ride since then: I quit my job to take care of her
and put more effort into my freelance writing and editing business, then I was
diagnosed with adrenal fatigue. Most of my efforts went into keeping the house
clean, working, and spending time with Matt and Linda. I succeeded on two of
three fronts.
Now that I
have the hang of things, I decided to once again send out Christmas cards and
letters. It’s hard enough to summarize one year, though, so I decided not to
try to summarize two years. Instead, attached is the Friendship Quiz, a ten
question, multiple choice quiz that will determine how well we’ve stayed in
touch and if we are, in fact, friends. The answers and score sheet are on the
back, but NO CHEATING!
1. In early
2012, after five years at American Waste, Matt left the recycling world to take
a job doing what?
A. Grand
Traverse Beauty College – he’s a professional guinea pig for students
B. Wood
& Water Design – he’s a landscaper
C. Munson
Medical Center – he does outdoor maintenance at the hospital
D. Fulltime
dumpster diver
2. Linda and
I love to go to the movies! What’s her new favorite movie?
A. Frozen B. Freezin C. The 100 Foot Journey D.
12 Years A Slave
3. Karin
works from home as a freelance editor. What are her editorial specialties?
A. Memoirs
and picture books B.
Fiction and business writing
C. Poetry and
picture books D.
To-do lists and business cards
4. Matt
works part-time selling Legos. As part of his new business/obsession, he’s
discovered many online forums and now associates himself with which group?
A. AFOL –
Adult Fan of Legos B.
BBB – Better Brick Buyers
C. LA –
Legos Anonymous D.
MWL – Men Without Lives
5. Linda
loves sports, and she loves going to Traverse City Beach Bums baseball games.
What’s the most exciting thing to happen to her at a Bums game?
A. Kisses
from Suntan and Sunburn B.
Being hit by a foul ball
C. Finishing
the 1lb. hot dog D.
Too many hard ciders
6. Karin’s
career continues to progress! What big step did she take this year?
A.
Self-publishing her first novel
B. Signed a
contract with a literary agent
C. Changed
professions – she dances now
D. Wrote a
children’s book illustrated by Linda
7. Yooper
Stewart continues to impress.
Not only did
he attract the attention of a TV producer
in New York,
he also adopted a bit of a catch phrase.
What can YS
be heard saying around the house?
A. You’re
right, I’m wrong. B.
Camo power!
C. Legos
Schmegos D.
Totes adorbs
8. When
Linda and I visit my family in Vegas, there are certain people and places she must see. In order of importance (from
most to least), what does she like to do in Vegas?
A. Spend
time with her sister B.
Go to the M&Ms store
C. See the
families’ dogs, Izzy and Ginger D.
Visit with her grandniece and nephew
9. Karin and
Matt took up a new hobby this summer when they received what as a gift?
A. Kayaks B. Tandem bike C. Hula hoops D.
Roller skates
10. It took
two years, but Midgie finally hangs
out in Linda’s room with Linda and Bucket. Why do Midgie and Bucket like
Linda’s room so much?
A. The views
out the windows B.
For the petting
C. There’s
always catnip on the floor D.
All of the above
Answer Key:
1. C – lawns
in the summer, shovels and salt tubs in the winter.
2. TRICK
QUESTION! Her favorite movie is Frozen – give yourself a point – but she calls
it Freezin. Give yourself two points if you got that right!
3. B –
Fiction and business. Makes perfect sense.
4. A –
although he might qualify for D.
5. B – the
ball is on her tchotchke shelf if you want to see it.
6. B – Karin
is now represented by WordWise Media. Next step – publication!
7. D –
You’re totes adorbs. I’m totes adorbs. We’re all totes adorbs!
8. Correct
order: C, D, B, A – The last three can be in any order, but C MUST be first.
9. A – Life
is good when you’re two blocks from the nearest lake.
10. D – that
was a gimme.
Score Your
Friendship:
8-10
correct: You know us well! We can consider you a friend. (Friends send birthday
cards…with money).
5-7 correct:
We’re close acquaintances, on the verge of genuine friendship. A little more
quality time and we could take that next step. (Sending birthday cards with
money will push you right over that edge.)
3-4 correct:
We’ve obviously just met. Don’t worry. You’re in for a treat. We’re awesome.
(Our birthdays are in February, November, and December).
0-2 correct:
Hmmm. I’m not really sure why you received this card. Please notify us if you’d
like to unsubscribe to future Christmas letters.
Thanks for
your love and friendship, and have a blessed Christmas!
Love,
Matt, Karin,
Linda, Bucket, and Midgie
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