Personal Musings
Though I love to make things up and be creative, sometimes I just want to write about my life, experiences, perceptions, travel blogs, and the like. This is a space to get to know me on a much more personal level.
This is also a space where my friends are free to write as well, when they have something to say!
Traversing the Invisible Gossamer Bridge, pt. II
Kathy Criswell returns to Finland yet again to share her support for Johanna Kurkela, this time for the band’s first-ever Finnish tour. This Part 2 covers the trips through Tampere and Oulu, as well as some downtime in Helsinki and a casual visit to the boonies out near Tuusula.
Traversing the Invisible Gossamer Bridge
Kathy Criswell returns to Finland yet again to share her support for Johanna Kurkela, this time for the band’s first-ever Finnish tour. This Part 1 covers her arrival to Finland and trip to Röskö, the first two Auri shows ever, and listening to the release of “III - Candles & Beginnings” at midnight amongst friends.
It Takes Me Places
Auri have already proven to be a force of beauty and magic in this world, and now they’ve finally hit the stages of Finland. In this live report, Kathy Criswell tells of her experience seeing Auri at Tampere-talo on August 16th, 2025.
Cry of Melian, International Edition
When music becomes the map, unforgettable adventures follow. Kathy Criswell recounts her latest journey from the US to Zwolle, Netherlands, to see ethereal fantasy act Eye of Melian in concert. Joined by international friends who share a love for Johanna Kurkela, this heartwarming travelogue captures the joy of connection, the beauty of Zwolle, and the power of music to bring people together across borders.
Happiness Is Only Real When Shared
A guest travel blog from Vantaa, Turku, Tampere, Lappeenranta, and Helsinki from Kathy Criswell
Miten pieniä me ollaan
A guest travel blog from Dordrecth & Zwolle in The Netherlands from Kathy Criswell