Today was one of those really fine days. I fussed, I cooked, I cleaned, I picked fresh flowers, then I showered to get ready for company. They arrived, we hugged, chatter was animated, we ate yummy things, drank the iced… Read more
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Dream it; Believe it
I may be getting on in age but I’ve never stopped dreaming. When I was a little girl I used to spend so much time — especially at school — daydreaming. I would dream all kinds of things. But when… Read more
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In the Garden
These days I tend not to take many photographs of flowers. I suppose it’s because flowers tend to be over-photographed so I simply enjoy the bounty in real life. Despite that, this delightful daylily was calling out to be photographed…. Read more
A Story, Letter & Note Writing
Pillar Box
I learned something today and I learned it from a bottle of wine. At dinner this evening my husband opened a lovely bottle of Shiraz, 2008 Pillar Box Reserve. On the label it stated in part, “In an age of… Read more
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Jammin’ in the Summer
All photographs on this site are the exclusive Copyright © Diane M. Schuller. All Rights Reserved. Permission directly from Diane is required should you wish to copy or use a photo for any purpose. Thank you for doing the right… Read more
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Sounds (from spring)
{I wrote this in the spring and never posted it. I’m feeling like reviving an old draft while I mull over a brand new post. What! Yes, I plan to actually post something on this ol’ blog of mine.} I… Read more
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Through the Fence
Okay, enough of that! As I said yesterday, “Today is a new day!” … I’m hanging my head in shame that I actually posted a “whine”. A drink of wine may have been a better idea. Despite not being pleased… Read more