We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude. ~Cynthia Ozick Today I’m grateful for songwriters and singers; writers and their words. Yesterday it was fresh sheets and such that had been hung on the line;… Read more
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Cooking is Like Love
“Cooking is like love. It should be entered into with abandon or not at all.” ~Harriet van Horne I love that quote. Some people who know me might wonder why it appeals to me because I can often grumble about… Read more
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Moments to Remember
Summer is a time of lush gardens, vivid colours, and overall vibrancy. So why am I posting a mocha-chocolate black and white, especially of a flower? I’m not entirely sure of the answer myself. Perhaps it’s because of the concern… Read more
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Roy’s Story
His hair – and he had lots of it – was orange as a persimmon with curls that make steel wool look tame. It was his hair that first caught my attention, though my guess is most people would… Read more
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Soft Writings
Those of you who stop by here are aware I’m taking a blog and photography break. I continue to write my weekly environment column because it’s such an easy process. I’ve been dealing with health issues and today, of all… Read more
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The Internal Compass
PLEASE NOTE: Diane is currently on a long-term hiatus and will not be online for an undetermined timed. Thank you for your patience. “A sense of place is the sixth sense, an internal compass and map made by memory and… Read more
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Canvas Gallery Wrap — an Artful Expression
Oh – ooh — oooh, it arrived! One of the pieces of fine art photography that I offer for sale has arrived. Well actually, I ordered this one for myself and it’s one I will also be using for an… Read more