I’m so glad you’re here! My name is Krista, and I’m an artist, author, photographer and volunteer in Ukraine. I’m also a grateful survivor-thriver who believes in the power of stories, nature, and creativity to heal the darkest experiences of our lives.

My favourite moments are those spent with kindred spirits, sharing our hearts and experiences, learning and growing together, and making the painful parts of our humanity easier to bear.

I hope that this place will be a comfy one for you, a place of support and understanding, where we can inspire and encourage each other as we all wobble along in this difficult yet wonderful life.

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A Vicarious Jaunt to Fragrance Lake

A Vicarious Jaunt to Fragrance Lake

Brrr! It's a cold, damp night in Washington and I'm writing you by candlelight, snuggled up under a cozy blanket. There are times when I really love living here. Winter, alas, is not one of them. Although it is still stunningly beautiful, the incessant gray and...

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Reviving A Beautiful Life

Reviving A Beautiful Life

Hello, luvs. 🙂 I'm writing to you this evening surrounded by library books and back issues of Victoria magazine and Christmas cds and flickering candles. A hot cup of sweet orange tea is brewing as I huddle under a quilt and heating pad to keep warm. It's a...

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How to Make the Most of a Long Layover

How to Make the Most of a Long Layover

Normally I hate a long layover. It doesn't matter what airport it's in, there are few things more tedious than wiling away hours on uncomfortable seats, eating terrible food, and wishing more than anything to be tucked into a nice warm bed or taking a hot shower. For...

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