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Time Out to Catch My Breath

Posted on Oct 26th, 2009 by Crystal

I'll get back to the foreclosure story shortly.... but amidst everything; amidst all the drama and trauma and even amidst the joys.... life goes on without us. And if we just stop a moment and... More »

Still Harvesting

Posted on Sep 2nd, 2009 by Crystal

The veggies are still exploding with growth. It's too much for our small family of three to eat on our own, and we are "forced" to give much away. It makes me feel rich. And... More »

Why today is better

Posted on Apr 29th, 2009 by Crystal

The ivy is gone!!

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 »

My girl

Posted on Mar 15th, 2009 by Crystal

Awwww, how beautiful is this? What was even more wonderful to me is that she was plucking out a melody from Beethoven's 9th symphony. So lovely. She brought home straight A's on her report card... 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 »

Catastrophe averted - Samaritans to the rescue!

Posted on Dec 23rd, 2008 by Crystal

Thanks A for passing off the ID to your friends before boarding a plane out of town on your way to Guinea (good luck over there). Thanks J and H for strapping on the skis... More »

Love

Posted on Nov 30th, 2008 by Crystal

I have the most perfect family. Perfect for me. How lucky I am to live with the two people I most want to be with in the whole world. There is so much love between... More »

Healing Earth

Posted on Nov 10th, 2008 by Crystal