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Not an Old Dog yet

Posted on May 6th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Lookit what I did today! I tied my very first fly. And my second, third, fourth, fifth and sixth. Above are the flies I tied, and below are the flies they sent me home with. ... More »

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Response to a friend

Posted on Oct 12th, 2008 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

“Why are some people broken by one tragedy, and others can not only withstand many tragedies, but also turn them into opportunities to serve others who suffer?” This morning I read April's latest blog entry... More »

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What's the fiercest storm you've weathered?

Posted on Mar 20th, 2008 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

An Aleutian Williwaw! It was one of those fierce, deep, low pressure systems that you can't even imagine, even when your Air Force military occupation is a weather observer and you're observing it. I was... More »

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What life lesson do you wish you'd learned earlier?

Posted on Oct 10th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Well, there are a bunch, of course. But I try to think about them in a different way. I am one of those freaks who actually enjoys the painful growing process. [maybe Miss Ophelia shares... More »

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Lavas Rytas!

Posted on Aug 12th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Good Morning! One of my favourite expressions. I try to "collect" good mornings as I collect I love yous. The above is "good morning," taught to me by my Lithuanian friend Ieva, the only Lithuanian... More »

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Middle Earth

Posted on Aug 3rd, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Yesterday I was surprized to have a really positive experience through merely talking about an author that I love to someone who loves that same author. We J.R.R. Tolkien lovers were put in contact with... More »

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