December 2020

It all begins with an idea. 2020 turned out to be quite a bad year. (I know you are rolling your eyes at me for stating the obvious!) But it was for me, a very bad year. It marks the year that I became an orphan.

At 30+ it is not the same obvious tragedy that comes with the statement of being an orphan. But It still feels pretty terrible, even with age and a family of my own by my side. However it is the year that I also discovered exactly how much I needed willow.

Willow has distracted me, numbed me, kept me together and given me time.

One of my willow related highlights was a course I attended to learn some new techniques and hone my basketry skills. I created four of the most beautiful baskets that I have ever woven. The willow was perfect, locally grown, beautiful to bend, just bliss. Exactly what the Dr ordered to round out a very terrible year.