Not only did I already have three draft posts written but I just finished scribbling another one that I can’t bear to post either. Rather than wasting more time at the computer and further adding to my frustration, here are… Read more
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Where Have All the Photos Gone?
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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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
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More . . . Life Without Facebook
After the last post, I simply can’t resist continuing the theme. There’s so much more time to do far more meaningful and productive things and activities. Such as: stopping at local purveyors for fresh and locally grown ingredients; taking time… Read more
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Life Without Facebook
Fresh brewed morning coffee enjoyed in front of the picture window — real life going on inside and outside. Next, a walk with the dogs, inhaling fresh crisp air, getting my body limbered up for the day. Returning to the… Read more
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October is Giving a Party
The last of the day’s light. All set for the party. falling leaves hide the path so quietly ~John Bailey, “Autumn,” a haiku year, 2001, as posted on oldgreypoet.com
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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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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