Gathering, A Northwoods Counting Book, first published in 1995, with text and woodcuts by Betsy, gives a colorful and woodsy look to the months of 2009. Call or email to order, info@woodcut.com, or 218 387 1992. Calendars are $12.95.

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Welcome to the world, Odin! He is the newest grandson of Betsy, and son of Paige and Phil Anderson Bowen, born August 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. They will all return to their home in Uganda in the fall, joining the cats, Uno and Ttaano, for a full family re-uniting.

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Here at the height of summer there are hints of fall. One of the new prints for this year is about that ever present flow of seasons. Originally appearing in Antler, Bear, Canoe, this is the first time this panorama has been done with full color woodblocks. The original key block from 1990 was used along with several newly cut color blocks. Betsy and Jeremy printed an edition of 250, paper size 10 x 20 inches. Read more!

Today was sparkly summer. One of this year's new prints is about just this kind of blue-sky-white-cloud day. Betsy and Jeremy printed an edition of 175, paper size 12 x 12 inches. Read more!

A lovely big schooner graced the shore this evening, accompanied by a spontaneous escort of local sailboats.

Note the schooner Hjordis, with the dark sails, which is usually the largest boat in the harbor, with 55' length. Read more!