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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
Steve & Christa
I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: The Black Hills
Fun FREE things to do in the Black Hills
Cascade Falls swimming hole: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g60995-d3916666-Reviews-Cascade_Falls-Hot_Springs_South_Dakota.html Kidney Springs free spring water, waterfall, nice sidewalk hike: https://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/63836 Chautauqua Park gentle cliffs to climb, river, picnic shelter, small playground: https://www.facebook.com/chautauquaparkhssd/ Wind Cave National Park, free to drive through and see prairie dogs, buffalo, … Continue reading
The Day I Learned What I Did Wrong
I sat cross-legged on my bed, beyond exhausted, very sick, frustrated, looking for answers. One of the mold remediation companies said they wanted to use a fogging solution, and I wanted more information about the product, so I called the … Continue reading
My Experiences Camping as a Moldie/MCSer in the Black Hills
Dear Moldie/MCSer/CIRS sufferer, Please check out these camping places for yourself. Environments change, as we know. Campgrounds change owners. Stuff happens. But maybe this at least gives you a place to start. You can call and ask questions. Many campground … Continue reading
Just Photos
April 25th 🙂 Sherlock and Watson watching the butterflies we hatched: Teenage son made beautiful popovers: … Continue reading
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Grandma & Grandpa’s House
This is a two-part series—one post for each set of my grandparents. They all lived here in the Black Hills. That’s how we knew about the semi-arid climate & fresh air so could put this place on our list of … Continue reading
Posted in God's Grace/Encouragement, The Black Hills
Tagged Black Hills, Chicken Paprikas, South Dakota
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You Know You Live in the Boonies When….
To my friends and acquaintances who literally camp in the desert or other remote places, trying to recover from chronic illness: I know it is a VERY hard life, and I do not at all mean to make light of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, MCS/Chronic Illness, The Black Hills
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10 Ways to Conserve Water
Conserving water is good! Some of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity live in drier climates for our health. Others with MCS dry-camp, having little water at their campsites. In these situations, conserving water becomes even more important. Here are some … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, The Black Hills
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10 Reasons Why Southwestern South Dakota is Good for my MCS
Title sounds funny. 🙂 At least I didn’t say “northeast of southwestern South Dakota” or something. LOL Okay, so those of us with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Toxic Injury/Environmental Illness know that there is no perfect place on earth for us. (Which … Continue reading
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Ode to the Black Hills
So here’s the little piece that I wrote when I thought we were going to move to Arizona. But I still feel this way (and I’m glad I don’t have to say “goodbye” right now. 🙂 ) Ode to the … Continue reading
