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What Italy Taught Me
Yes, I gladly admit I have the propensity to feed my soul through a plate of sheer lusciousness. Visualize a plate of homemade...
Nov 8, 20243 min read


The Rise & Fall...
People who wrote the gratitude letters consistently reported being in more positive spirits, which underscores the importance
Feb 28, 20242 min read


My Quilt
When I was in my early 20's, I moved with my then hubby from the cornfields of Indiana to the land of "fruits and nuts," or what I...
Jan 24, 20242 min read


Ho, Ho, Ho
What would the holidays be without beloved Hallmark Christmas movies, tree trimming get togethers, the obligatory Santa photo, and Black...
Dec 4, 20233 min read


It Gets Greater...Later
My fiftieth reunion is almost here and my mind feels like a bowl of gooey slime just thinking about it. The last reunion I attended was...
Sep 18, 20232 min read

How Did This Happen?
When I was sixteen, my mother returned home after spending a weekend in Canton, Ohio where she attended her high school reunion. I...
Jul 19, 20233 min read

It's Two Fold.
Am I the only person on the planet who wonders about this? Why am I so aware of the disparity between myself and others sometimes? Is it...
Jul 13, 20232 min read

The Best In The Box
Hand crafted chocolates are like friendships that become family. Luscious, unique, inspiring, and comforting.
May 24, 20232 min read


These Shoes Aren't...
These shoes aren't what you think...okay, maybe. They are similar to the ones Carrie Bradshaw coveted in Sex and the City. For me, they...
Jan 17, 20233 min read


Again, Really?
My nemesis...Clutter
Sep 3, 20222 min read


Drugs, The Good Kind
Drugs, The Good Kind. They are good for your heart, and your mind.
Jun 28, 20222 min read


Buried in the Dirt
We all have stories. This story isn't about mine, or yours. It is about heart wrenching stories buried in the dirt. Stories of lives...
May 10, 20223 min read


It Doesn't Take Much
When a recipe calls for a little heat, it doesn't take much to change it up. It only requires a few red pepper flakes to make a...
Dec 8, 20212 min read

nur.ture
nuture. feel good feelin
Sep 19, 20212 min read


Simple Joy(s)
Simple joys are like snuggling with a well loved teddy bear. In light of current events, it is a dance every day to balance my physical,...
Jan 18, 20212 min read


Silver Linings
Silver linings during these crazy times.
May 14, 20203 min read

Jumping Rope
Ah, the simple joys of jumping rope. Remember the tunes we use to sing? "I know something, But I won't tell. Three little monkeys, in a...
Apr 27, 20202 min read


Love Letters
A love story...
Apr 16, 20204 min read

There Are No Coincidences.
In my world, there are no coincidences. My life journey has proven this many times over. Several years ago, I wanted to change careers...
Mar 3, 20202 min read


Where Is The Grey?
...What Do You Get When You Mix Black and White? Dianne would probably tell you that I am a "black and white" kind of woman. There is no...
Feb 12, 20201 min read
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