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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Cloudy Day Breakfast
It's a dark, cloudy morning. The sort of morning where I want cozy things like: Hot spearmint tea... Glowing lanterns... ...and a rather scrumptious breakfast. Scrambled eggs "with all the fixins" are one of my favorite rainy day breakfasts. I love them with...
Friends, Appetizers and Four Kinds of Dessert
You really can't go wrong with four kinds of dessert. Especially when those desserts are things like, well...I'll tell you in a minute. It was a beautiful sunny evening as my cooking group friends descended on Don's kitchen in a whirl of chopping and stirring and...
Farewell to Bosnia: An Evening by the Sea
It was our last night in Bosnia as we ascended the hills above Mostar and drove along the coast toward Croatia. The sea was smooth and gray like polished steel, and the sky glowed softly in gentle, velvety colors. The dramatic scene seemed the perfect way to leave...








