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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Oranges, Cloves, and A Crispy Roast Duck
Monday evening was cold and dark as I drove to town bearing fresh sage, dried cherries and small onions. I was early because Darren and I were doing the main course that night, Roasted Duck with Cherry Madeira Reduction, and we had to get a head start if we wanted...
Movie Night and Amsterdam’s Floating Flower Market
It was a cold, blustery day in Amsterdam last fall as my friend Amy and I bundled up and happily wandered the streets and canals. We had a map, but rarely used it, a sketchy plan, and didn't follow it. We'd already explored an old canal house, discovered a fabulous...
Cozumel: A (Very) Little Winter Escape
Good morning, dear ones! After waking at 4 a.m. (UGH!) to drive home from Seattle this morning, I had high hopes of arriving in time to write you a long, newsy post. Alas, dense fog, pouring rain, and heavy traffic threw those plans right out the window. Instead as I...
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