Let’s revel in our numbered days on a turning earth. I’ve always been an observer. Even as a little girl I remember paying very close attention to my environment, whether it was the details on a blanket; how threads are… Read more
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What would life be without home grown tomatoes?
Do any of you remember that song? Though I didn’t grow tomatoes this year, my next door neighbour did and in abundance. Lucky for us, she shares! This basket of tomatoes was sitting on our fence last Friday morning (6:30am) — a… Read more
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Winning ways
We have winners. The odds were incredibly elevated for the book draw. Winners of the two books are Steph Y and Melanie W. Your books will be on their way this afternoon. For those who read last week’s post, these lovely ladies… Read more
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Two books I’m giving away
Who doesn’t like giveaways? Who doesn’t like free books? Who still writes letters? oops, I heard a groan for that last one, I know I did. I am planning on giving away a couple books. Now these are not brand… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
On Agnes and other miscellany
“The measure of your life is the amount of beauty and happiness of which you are aware.” – Agnes Martin [aside: I wonder why people don’t name their daughters Agnes anymore? It’s a lovely name and sounds so nice when… Read more
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spices from a million flowers
Stargazer lilies perfume the evening breeze. The soft mutterings of geese can be heard as they float along the beach below. The light is golden against the trees, pink against the horizon, and stretching shadows into thin comedies. Since welcoming… Read more
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Monday, Monday
Looks like I missed two Monday posts. It’s been busy around here, I’ve been rather pre-occupied, and generally discombobulated. So here’s the scoop. A few months ago we agreed we couldn’t live without an Aussie in our life so began… Read more