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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Berry-picking, Rellies and A Blackberry Vanilla Tart
Sunday morning I awoke to a quiet, sunshiny world, already warm and sultry. I donned a favorite sundress and headed out through the dewy grass to the blackberry bushes on the creek bank. They were absolutely dripping with berries, like clusters of jewels against the...
Dubrovnik Beginnings and Croatian Chicken Moskva
For ages the citizens of Dubrovnik believed their fair city was founded in the 7th century by Dalmatian refugees escaping from a Serb attack. But recent archaeological findings suggest that perhaps it was started by Greek sailors, who used the ideally placed spot as a...
Campfires, Marshmallows and Fried Potatoes
Good morning, dear ones! I'm still basking in the glow of two marvy days spent with my folks, brother and sis-in-law. It was SO good to be with them. I started my Saturday morning with comfort food: fried potatoes with sausage, caramelized onions and ripe cherry...
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