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Words and Wood Newsletter #2 Dryss trees, Encyclopedias, and Woodburning Classes, oh my! (Sorry, no lions, tigers, or bears were available today.) by Loring Slivinski, September 2026 Above, Spanish Moss hangs like hair on Live Oak trees on Sapelo Island, GA. These magnificent trees inspired me to create the Dryss character. (photo by Loring Slivinski) Howdy friends! Summer is winding down, and I have mixed feelings. On the downside, after my fall planting and cleanup

Welcome to Loring's new & improved newsletter & website! An Acorn by Loring Slivinski, August 2026 As even the mighty oak has to start somewhere, I, too, must write a first newsletter. I won't lie - it's not my favorite type of writing, as there tend to be few elves and fewer dragons. But if I wish to share my elves and dragons with the world, I’ll have to let people know they exist. Welcome to my new newsletter & website! After a long break from both my art and writing,