Some of you already know that I discontinued my Facebook account a few months ago. What a huge relief that was! But I have been thinking of doing more purging and have not come to any clear decisions. One thing… Read more
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Mmmm Marmalade
As promised in my last post, ta da! Here is proof I finished making the marmalade! I opened one of the jars this morning. How could I let those little darlings simply sit there teasing me, after all? Oh man… Read more
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The Scent of Morning
Walking from the bedroom into the living room this morning the scent of an orchard greeted me. It was coming from my kitchen counter where yesterday I had emptied a bag of oranges and a pair of lemons. There was… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
Blowin’ in the Wind
Seems I’ve been doing a lot of that lately — blowin’ in the wind. Along the way, I’ve settled here and there. Read a great novel that I highly recommend (Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay); been cooking up some soups… Read more
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Happy New Year Charlie Brown
Happy 2012 everyone! I bet many (or most) of you have already seen or received the email that is finding its way around the ‘net. It’s the Charlie Brown Philosophy email. Normally, when I receive forwarded emails I delete them… Read more
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An Important Wish List
Here is part of my Christmas wish list: I wish … Every family would invite a lonely neighbour or senior for Christmas dinner (and be ever so gracious and interested in them); All of us will reach out to someone… Read more