Olivia Anderson
@ollioil.bsky.social
Retired librarian, curious cook & adept baker, undaunted gardener, insect lover, cyclist and devoted reader of all manner of fiction and quirky nonfiction. Anti-capitalist, conservationist and deeply concerned by our ‘interesting’ times.
Perhaps 1000 marched through downtown Victoria, drumming and chanting. Didn’t notice any counter protests and police were chill & helpful. A great day!
September 20, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Perhaps 1000 marched through downtown Victoria, drumming and chanting. Didn’t notice any counter protests and police were chill & helpful. A great day!
I grew my very own-albeit headless- Venus of Willendorf!
September 17, 2025 at 11:38 PM
I grew my very own-albeit headless- Venus of Willendorf!
A mystery woven with memorable characters, motorcycles and a deep love of the natural world. Love, sacrifice and whales. I laughed and I wept and I cannot wait to read more by him.
August 25, 2025 at 7:55 PM
A mystery woven with memorable characters, motorcycles and a deep love of the natural world. Love, sacrifice and whales. I laughed and I wept and I cannot wait to read more by him.
A mystery woven with memorable characters, motorcycles and a deep love of the natural world. Love, sacrifice and whales. I laughed and I wept and I cannot wait to read more by him.
August 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
A mystery woven with memorable characters, motorcycles and a deep love of the natural world. Love, sacrifice and whales. I laughed and I wept and I cannot wait to read more by him.
Shame on Carney for not supporting workers - particularly as we see the erosion of workers rights in favour of the rich cats next door.
August 19, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Shame on Carney for not supporting workers - particularly as we see the erosion of workers rights in favour of the rich cats next door.
Victoria friends…. Don’t miss this neighborhood yard sale! June 21. 9-12.
May 31, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Victoria friends…. Don’t miss this neighborhood yard sale! June 21. 9-12.
He cannot be allowed to get in!
April 16, 2025 at 6:58 PM
He cannot be allowed to get in!
UK bus stop- bravo!
February 24, 2025 at 11:46 PM
UK bus stop- bravo!
This slim, fascinating, stunningly beautiful and deeply human novel has given me solace in this disorienting, immoral and fraught time.
February 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM
This slim, fascinating, stunningly beautiful and deeply human novel has given me solace in this disorienting, immoral and fraught time.
Dal Makhani for the first time. Needs a lot of slow cooking and doesn’t shine in a photo but delicious!
February 7, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Dal Makhani for the first time. Needs a lot of slow cooking and doesn’t shine in a photo but delicious!
I’m with you on stress cooking. Despite obscene rise in food prices, kitchen is where I have some control in my life. Bread everyday.
February 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM
I’m with you on stress cooking. Despite obscene rise in food prices, kitchen is where I have some control in my life. Bread everyday.