I can’t help but hum that little ditty as I begin this post. It seems hard to believe I haven’t had time to write a post in ages. Don’t look at the date of the last one. It’s been a… Read more
Books Diane Recommends
ones that make me think
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers.” ~Charles William Eliot Most often I’m sitting in bed or in the chair bedside my bed… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
Books and Fairy Dust
Admit it, we all need books and fairy dust once in a while. This year, CBC Radio was conducting a survey of sorts with a public vote asking listeners to choose which book from the past two decades we think… Read more
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Not Any Ordinary Muffin, that’s for sure
Looks like an ordinary homemade muffin doesn’t it? It’s not. Would you believe these are Bacon, Leek, & (white) Cheddar muffins? Oh yes, and this is the second time within a week that I’ve made them. They are so darn… Read more
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Random Photos plus Recommendations
recommend |rek a mend|verb [ trans. ] 1 put forward (someone or something) with approval as being suitable for a particular purpose or role : George had recommended some local architects | a book I recommended to a friend of mine.• advise or suggest (something) as a course of action : some doctors recommend putting a board… Read more
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words, marvelous words, and rain too
“In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.” ~Aristotle “Bees do have a smell, you know, and if they don’t they should, for their feet are dusted with spices from a million flowers.” ~Ray Bradbury, Dandelion Wine… Read more
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Jotting it down, before I forget
This post is a series of items jotted down before I forget. I’ve been so busy lately: we’ve been doing a lot of entertaining so I’ve been doing a lot of cooking & cleaning; twice daily dog walks; workouts 3… Read more
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Reaching
The lady of the house has been hit hard with the flu for the past week. Hence, why I’ve been visibly absent for much longer than usual. Before I jump in I absolutely must share something with those of you… Read more