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The Mermaids of Lake Michigan // Guest Post by Suzanne Kamata
Books ► March 7, 2017

The Mermaids of Lake Michigan // Guest Post by Suzanne Kamata

Note – I received a copy of this book from the publisher through TLC Book Tours in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. No affiliate links were used in...

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NerdCon: Stories 2016
Creativity ► October 17, 2016

NerdCon: Stories 2016

When I saw that NerdCon: Stories, a conference all about storytelling was taking place in my city, I knew I had to go. I didn’t realize just how refreshing it would be to spend time...

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Choosing Versailles // Guest Post with Sally Christie, author of Sisters of Versailles
Books ► March 21, 2016

Choosing Versailles // Guest Post with Sally Christie, author of Sisters of Versailles

Happy Monday! I have a guest post from Sally Christie, the author of SISTERS OF VERSAILLES. I’ve had an interest in reading French historical fiction for awhile (and if I were to write historical fiction,...

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Book Tour // Q & A with Kate Hamer (The Girl in the Red Coat)
Books ► February 16, 2016

Book Tour // Q & A with Kate Hamer (The Girl in the Red Coat)

Note – I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own. No affiliate links were used in this post. THE GIRL...

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The Weekend
Uncategorized ► May 22, 2013

The Weekend

If you didn’t watch Dancing With the Stars on Monday, you should watch this dance. And if you watched Dancing With the Stars on Monday, you should watch this dance again. Amazing! Last week I...

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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.

Come with me to Cafe Ceres in downtown Minneapolis Come with me to Cafe Ceres in downtown Minneapolis.
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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