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Choosing one of many

Posted on Jun 20th, 2009 by Crystal : Systems Builder 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 »

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Spring Break 08

Posted on Mar 30th, 2008 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Whew! I made it all the way through. This week off didn't go quite as planned, but it was full. I like my life to be full. Now I'm just sort of exhausted. I am... More »

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What's the longest relationship you've been in?

Posted on Nov 23rd, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

With my mother, as long as we're talking people relationships. And, like all my long-term relationships, the longer I know her, the more things I find I like and dislike about her, and I love... More »

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What made you choose your profile picture?

Posted on Oct 25th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

It's a metaphor for growth. My partner is teaching me that the best way to deal with uncomfortable truths is to embrace them. Take them on, fully! So things like divorce, homosexuality, being unemployed, etc.,... More »

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Poodle

My Baby's Home!

Posted on Sep 29th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

Baby got home in the middle of the night Wrapped his arms around and held me tight Couldn't stay on the road no longer Absence makes the heart grow fonder *Big sigh!*  ;o) He left... More »

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Aug 19th again

Posted on Aug 23rd, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

OK. If you want to read another account of the same day, read my partner's blog . He just began the blog, but it's awesome so far. Had me laughing out loud at his inspired... More »

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What's your favorite question?

Posted on Jul 21st, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

"...and why do you say that?"  I find that in the struggle to express ourselves, we often stop short because it's so much trouble to be perfectly precise. When I am really interested in listening... More »

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Being Able to Argue

Posted on Jul 17th, 2007 by Crystal : Systems Builder Crystal

I just returned from a two-week trip. My daughter begged to spend the weekend with her dad when we got back because she missed him, and serendipitiously, my partner and I got our first weekend... More »

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