In loving memory of our 3 beloved ‘kids’, Pearl, Maggie, and Austin. Miss you like crazy. BLISS by May Sarton Bliss In the middle of the night, My bedroom washed in moonlight And outside The faint hush-hushing Of an ebbing tide,… Read more
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Currently …
Currently . . . — Enjoying some in-home dinners with friends. — Getting some Christmas baking done (and I refuse to say “Holiday” or “Seasons” when I mean Christmas). — Listening to non-stop Christmas music. — Learning how to play… Read more
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Where words fail, music speaks
“Where words fail, music speaks.” — Hans Christian Anderson I love my time with the piano. “The piano keys are black and white but they sound like a million colors in your mind” — Maria Cristina Mena Most of you are… Read more
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as promised, knitting
Charlotte Eriksson was quoted saying, “… so this is for us. This is for us who sing, write, dance, act, study, run and love and this is for doing it even if no one will ever know because the beauty is in the act… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
being touched deeply
I’ve been thinking about light, and love, and grief, and hope. I’ve been thinking about happiness, about silence, about music. “To love. To be loved. To never forget your own insignificance. To never get used to the unspeakable violence and… Read more
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gratitudes
for sharing meals & conversation with good friends; a windy walk on the beach; sunshine in November; reconnecting with cousins.
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10 easy tips for seating guests at a dinner party
Are you reluctant to hold a dinner party, whether formal or very casual? Don’t be reluctant — here’s a few simple tips for seating guests that will help you as a host/hostess and will also have your guests feeling relaxed… Read more
General, Print Your Photos
Photo Books are easier than organizing loose photos
Are your photos all on your phone or computer? When was the last time you had photos printed? I am a huge proponent of getting photos OFF the computer or phone and printed, whether it’s a beautiful canvas print for… Read more