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A Night at the Orpheum with my Niece
Entertainment ► July 13, 2016

A Night at the Orpheum with my Niece

Here’s something that you might not know about me: I’m a bit of a musical geek. I’m not as big of a musical geek as some people that I know, but I listen to musical...

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To My Mom on Mother’s Day
Life ► May 9, 2016

To My Mom on Mother’s Day

(I sent this to some friends yesterday and my mom thought it was funny and told me I should post it, so… posted with permission.) Yesterday was Mother’s Day in the US and I typically...

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On Being the Youngest/Only Child
Life ► January 13, 2016

On Being the Youngest/Only Child

Back in December (I think) I watched this video by Ingrid Nilsen, in which she discusses being an only child and it really resonated with me. That might be surprising to some. If you’ve followed...

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To My Dad On Father’s Day
Life ► June 19, 2015

To My Dad On Father’s Day

I usually don’t write much about Mother’s or Father’s Day, because I don’t know how to put into words just how amazing my parents are. But this year, Father’s Day has been on my heart...

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He is Risen
Uncategorized ► April 22, 2014

He is Risen

I originally had posts planned for Saturday and Sunday, but decided to take the weekend off from blogging. It was a refreshing break and the weekend was a fun and, of course, meaningful one. Easter...

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Blogmas { Day 18 }: GRAD-ITUDE 101: Ramblings on Gratefulness
Uncategorized ► December 19, 2013

Blogmas { Day 18 }: GRAD-ITUDE 101: Ramblings on Gratefulness

Erika from Chimerikal who hosts the GRAD-ITUDE 101 linkup prompted everyone to look back at 2013 this month and to think about what/who they’ve been grateful for this year, so here goes… Little One, of...

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Sunday Rambles
Uncategorized ► August 25, 2013

Sunday Rambles

I don’t know about you guys, but I thought last week sped by in the blink of an eye! Fall will be here before we know it and have I mentioned that I’m excited yet?...

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Cabin Weekend
Uncategorized ► July 17, 2013

Cabin Weekend

My parents and I took my niece and nephew to the cabin this weekend for a fun day away. Of course, we took Little One and Wolf with us, too. When Little One saw us...

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Independence Day
Uncategorized ► July 8, 2013

Independence Day

Little One and I celebrated the 4th of July with my parents, my brother, a couple of his friends and their golden retriever at the cabin this weekend. Everyone arrived in the afternoon and we...

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High Five Friday
Uncategorized ► June 22, 2013

High Five Friday

Happy Friday, everyone! I am looking forward to a (mostly) quiet weekend with Little One and some books. What are all of you doing this weekend? I saw a High Five Friday on my friend Sam’s...

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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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