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What I Learned This Summer
Life ► September 11, 2017

What I Learned This Summer

This summer I learned to be suspicious of all people. You can’t trust others. This seems like an odd thing to write, because on the one hand I tend to opt on the side of...

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Soak Up the Moments
Adventures ► May 1, 2017

Soak Up the Moments

“Do you want to have a picture or a moment?” Last October I attended NerdCon: Stories in Minneapolis and one of the authors in attendance was Patrick Rothfuss. He went to college in my hometown,...

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February Ruminations
Creativity ► February 29, 2016

February Ruminations

At the beginning of February I took a writing class at the literary center in Minneapolis. It was more on the writing business side of things than actually a writing class, but it felt great...

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January Ruminations
Creativity ► January 29, 2016

January Ruminations

January was an eventful month. We said goodbye to my sister’s dog Wolf and I was focused on Little One’s recovery from an injury. My mind was also on a couple of projects from work,...

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On Cultivating a Night Routine
Life ► January 22, 2016

On Cultivating a Night Routine

Last week my sweet Little One wasn’t quite herself. In a previous “10 Things That Made Me Happy” I said that she had injured her leg, but was better. And she was. The morning I...

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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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Dear 2015
Life ► December 28, 2015

Dear 2015

Dear 2015, You were… You were. Okay, let’s try this again.

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Theme Week Recap
Life ► November 27, 2015

Theme Week Recap

Back in September I followed a prompt to write a letter to 16-year-old me. My mom loved it and wondered what it would be like if I wrote other posts like it. I think she...

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A Letter to 25-Year-Old Me
Life ► November 26, 2015

A Letter to 25-Year-Old Me

Back in September I followed a prompt to write a letter to 16-year-old me. My mom loved it and wondered what it would be like if I wrote other posts like it. I think she...

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A Letter to 19-Year-Old Me
Life ► November 25, 2015

A Letter to 19-Year-Old Me

Back in September I followed a prompt to write a letter to 16-year-old me. My mom loved it and wondered what it would be like if I wrote other posts like it. I think she...

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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.

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.
Here’s a little day trip to Wisconsin and time w Here’s a little day trip to Wisconsin and time with family.
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