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The Summer Day by Mary Oliver
Creativity ► July 3, 2023

The Summer Day by Mary Oliver

Over the weekend a friend of mine invited me to join her and anyone else who showed up to read poetry at a cafe on Sunday morning. We could bring a poem of our own,...

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Criticism Hurts: How to Respond & How to Support Your Creative Friends
Creativity ► November 22, 2019

Criticism Hurts: How to Respond & How to Support Your Creative Friends

Criticism hurts. I understand that 100%. As a writer, I have faced criticism of my work. I have an English degree with an emphasis on creative writing and I have had to sit silently through...

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#100DayProject // The Skies & Colors of May
Creativity ► June 27, 2019

#100DayProject // The Skies & Colors of May

I’ll be 100% honest: when I started this project, I didn’t think I’d actually finish it. But it’s true what they say. Making it as easy as possible for yourself is the key to making...

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What I Learned at VoxCon 2019
Creativity ► June 21, 2019

What I Learned at VoxCon 2019

Last year I attended VoxCon, which is a small conference about sharing your voice and being heard. I learned so much last year and this year was just as great, if not better. We went...

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#100DayProject // The Skies & Colors of April
Creativity ► May 2, 2019

#100DayProject // The Skies & Colors of April

Who’s doing the #100DayProject? Once I started to get the emails about the #100DayProject this year, I considered participating, but didn’t really think that I would. I knew I wouldn’t do it unless it was...

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It’s OK to Tip-Toe Into the New Year
Creativity ► January 7, 2019

It’s OK to Tip-Toe Into the New Year

We’re a week into January and I already feel overwhelmed. Anyone else? No, not overwhelmed by my goals. (I’m slowly, but surely thinking about what I’d like to accomplish in the next week/month.) No, I’m...

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Christmas Music Playlist 2018
Creativity ► December 19, 2018

Christmas Music Playlist 2018

Of course, I had to come back in December if only to post my annual Christmas music playlist. But to be honest… for a little while I wasn’t sure if I would actually put it...

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3 Things to Consider When Setting Weekly Goals
Creativity ► September 5, 2018

3 Things to Consider When Setting Weekly Goals

In the past I’ve always been a goal setter, but for a variety of reasons I haven’t been as good about setting them this year. I realized how much this was actually dragging me down....

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Share Your Voice + Be Heard // 5 Lessons from VoxCon
Creativity ► April 18, 2018

Share Your Voice + Be Heard // 5 Lessons from VoxCon

In February I went to New York to attend VoxCon, a conference about becoming a communicator who can’t be ignored. It was an amazing experience! I walked away with a notebook filled with takeaways and...

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6 Ways to Beat Distractions + Focus on What You Love
Books ► March 26, 2018

6 Ways to Beat Distractions + Focus on What You Love

Happy Monday! Last week, you guys… last week was a rough one. I came down with a stomach bug and spent most of the week in bed and asleep. I pulled out my computer a...

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

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A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

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August. August.
July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summe July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summer to come to an end. I’m thankful that you can see Mina throughout the entire video…there were a few days in July that I wasn’t sure she would be around much longer. Hold your pups tight. 💙 #onesecondeveryday #onesecond #1secondeveryday #1se #monthinreview #videodiary
A rainy day is a special gift to readers. [Amy Mil A rainy day is a special gift to readers. [Amy Miles] 🌧️

What’s your rainy day (or night) read?
Saturday morning. Mim’s Cafe. Saturday morning. Mim’s Cafe.
June 2023. June 2023.
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