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
Books Diane Recommends, General
A thousand lives
“A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies, said Jojen. The man who never reads lives only one.” ~ George R.R. Martin, A Dance With Dragons When I was a kid I used to ask my mom how she knew… Read more
A Story, General
Free Hollyhock Seeds, just for you
Free hollyhock seeds — they come with a letter and a story. Here’s how the story goes. Hollyhocks: Photo credit: Knottyboy (at Flickr) Once upon a time there was an avid gardener who was starting her garden from scratch. She… Read more
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to make an end is to make a beginning
“For last year’s words belong to last year’s language. And next year’s words await another voice. And to make an end is to make a beginning.” ~T.S. Eliot, Little Gidding I didn’t want the New Year to begin without a… Read more
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After Christmas
I hope you all shared a wonderful stress-free Christmas. As busy as we were leading up to Christmas, none of the time was stressful — it was all a “good” busy. The one thing I really miss about not hosting… Read more
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Silver Bells
“City sidewalks busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style In the air There’s a feeling of Christmas Children laughing People passing Meeting smile after smile And on every street corner you’ll hear …” Wishing you all the most beautiful times of… Read more
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Believe in Magic
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” ? Roald Dahl “It’s a marshmallow world… Read more
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All is merry and bright
Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane, Vixen and Blitzen and all his reindeer Pullin’ on the reins. Bells are ringin’, children singin’, All is merry and bright. So hang your stockings and say… Read more