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All Hallows Eve

Posted on Oct 31st, 2009 by Crystal

My baby girl's first party without adults. (well, they hovered quietly in the house, while the kids had their party outside in the back yard) She was very very excited all week, and then came... More »

Columbia River Gorge in September with 6tzen

Posted on Sep 27th, 2009 by Crystal

The Columbia River Gorge is famous for the windsurfing and kitesurfing. And cherries. The landscape is truly remarkable, and the river large and deep enough to accommodate barges and ships from the sea all the... More »

Peace at Pa's

Posted on Sep 26th, 2009 by Crystal

Spent a leisurely weekend at my dad’s house in southern Idaho over Labor Day weekend (yes, I’m late posting this – sorry!) Man, I love that place for its peace. The Owyhee desert is too... More »

Choosing one of many

Posted on Jun 20th, 2009 by Crystal

I wrote to my friend Vlad this morning: I need to choose one of many topics and blog this morning! As I assume many artists do, I keep a running list in my mind of... More »

This American life

Posted on Apr 22nd, 2009 by Crystal

It’s a twisted way to feel grateful, but gratitude is always a good place to be.

Morning in Spring

Posted on Apr 12th, 2009 by Crystal

Easter Sunday, and we're enjoying a moment of peace. A precious commodity: peace. I was startled into an unexpected revelation the other day. Talking with my man, I commented on how I have more peace... More »

Excellent Day!

Posted on Mar 8th, 2009 by Crystal

Because I'm Mom!

Posted on Mar 1st, 2009 by Crystal

I thought this was funny. Sorta makes me feel better about the stuff that comes out of my mouth daily. The YouTube comments on this video include people saying "I feel sorry for her kids."... More »

Big Smiles! (no jobs)

Posted on Jan 31st, 2009 by Crystal

I was just browsing through old photos and found this one on my flickr accout . My girlie two years ago, her friend Polly from Brazil, and Sara from Boston's inner city. I love this... More »

How well did we do?

Posted on Dec 28th, 2008 by Crystal

How much fun it was today when I browsed through archived versions of my blog and found this, posted January 10, 2008 :