“What nicer thing can you do for somebody than make them breakfast?”— Anthony Bourdan Nathaniel Hawthorne said, “Life, within doors, has few pleasanter prospects than a neatly arranged and well-provisioned breakfast table.” Breakfasts, and I’m talking the full sit-down variety with… Read more
Books Diane Recommends, General
The roaming begins
“Like small gods, children formed their miniature worlds out of clay, or even just words. To them, the truth was never simple.” “In childhood, Lib remembered, family seemed as necessary and inescapable as a ring of mountains. One never imagined… Read more
General, Print Your Photos
Photo Books are easier than organizing loose photos
Are your photos all on your phone or computer? When was the last time you had photos printed? I am a huge proponent of getting photos OFF the computer or phone and printed, whether it’s a beautiful canvas print for… 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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Two Easy Peasy Projects for Your Photos
I came across two really cool projects and you’re going to want to do each one! The first one is a project utilizing your own photographs making customized coasters. I just finished reading the instructions and was so amazed at… Read more
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Straight from the Shoulder
Have you ever noticed how many sayings there are using the word “shoulder”? Put your shoulder into it. Shoulder the burden. Giving the cold shoulder. Put your shoulder to the wheel. A chip on your shoulder. There’s a reason why… Read more
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Good Morning Star shine …
The weekend was great, mostly because spring truly is showing its face around here. The snow is melting (though it snowed all day Sunday) faster than you can say “zippity-doo-dah” flawlessly fifteen times; the Canada Geese have returned and some… Read more