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Winter 2024 Newsletter

Happy new year everyone!

I am writing to you in February, when helleborus, snowdrops and crocus are popping up everywhere and the sun is gracing us again.

My life has been extremely slow as I was injured while biking. I was actually hit by a deer that tried to jump over me! It sort of tripped on me and sent me crashing into the pavement. I am okay, I just can’t do my normal hiking and running while I recover. So I find myself cooped up inside and taking things a lot easier than I’ve taken them in years.

Having this extra time has allowed me to plan for my year ahead and one of the things I will be doing a lot more this year is library events! “Uno Más, One More” by Silvia Lopez comes out May 21st and so I will be doing a lot of publicity events for the book. I received my very first copy of the book today and I am so ready to share this book with the world!

Also, I have really been leaning into letting my work be as detailed as I would like it to be by not rushing my process. I sometimes get caught up in wanting to finish and share a piece that I don’t meditate with my work for long enough and let it become what it is meant to be. I feel very proud with how complicated I made the piece above.

Unfortunately most of my life right now is just waiting to heal so I can resume my normal antics, but here is a short list of what I am looking forward to in the next few months. Feel free to take these ideas!

  • The nettle patch by my house sprouting. I will be making nettle quiche, and nettle cordage!

  • Making a wreath out of heather.

  • Making a bread loaf shaped like a sun.

  • Starting the seeds for my garden.

  • Going backpacking and camping!

  • Napping in the sun.

Until next time,

Olivia