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 Birthday Bash, Hawaiian Style

A Birthday Bash, Hawaiian Style

The jolly thing about being part of CEC is that whenever it's your birthday, you get to choose the theme for the menu! This week was Toby's birthday and, being an island lad, he asked us all to cook Hawaiianish things. We were more than happy to oblige. :-)Deborah...

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Exploring a Slovenian Island

Exploring a Slovenian Island

The sun shone down hot and glistening as we explored Bled Island, a jewel of a spot set in a turquoise lake in the Julian Alps of Slovenia. We had wandered through medieval Bled Castle, been rowed across beautiful Lake Bled, and now, after seeing the ancient church...

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