Sometimes … I simply step outside and inhale the cool sea air, drawing in the sweet scent of wet cedar, and take a photograph of … anything — like a bird house — simply to ground myself so I don’t… Read more
A Story, General
a balm for the times
Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest. Heals the heart and makes it whole, flows from heaven to the soul. (unknown origin) No matter what is happening in the world, music is always there… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
Things of beauty and inspiration
As the years chalk up and the shadows behind me lengthen, I’m more aware of the loveliness of simple things: conversation and a meal with friends, walking in the woods, sunrises & sunsets, reading a good book. Simple things like beauty… Read more
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all together now
I seem to need music more than ever in my life. “When your mother gives you confidence about anything that you do, you carry that confidence with you.” — Gene Wilder Over the Christmas season I was reminded the value… Read more
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let the music set you free
“Close your eyes and let the music set you free.” — from Phantom of the Opera Do you remember when Starbucks ran their “The way I see it” project? They asked mostly known individuals to respond with a response to… Read more
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Grateful for
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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Life’s Sweet Ordinary
This post is going to be short and sweet. Here is a prime example of why we should never ever judge anyone. You know the old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover.” Well please do click on the… Read more