Thoughts, Tips and Tales

A Great Way to Make Safe Craigslist Sales Transactions

Posted on September 27, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Did you ever want to buy or sell something on Craigslist or through websites such as Ebay or Facebook swap pages, but were concerned about safety while making the transaction?

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Check Out New Amazon Prints — Prime Members Get 50 Free Prints AND Free Shipping

Posted on September 23, 2016 by blogqueendiane

If you have Amazon Prime and love it as much as I do, check out this offer: 50 free photo prints, with free shipping! That’s right — a genuine freebie. Continue reading →

Posted in photos | Tagged amazon prints, free photos, free prints | 2 Comments

TT&T Friday Favorites – Sept. 16

Posted on September 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I pilfered this idea, and admit it…

One of my favorite bloggers (Jillee from One Good Thing by Jillee) writes an occasional post very similar to this, and I thought it’d be a fun way to discuss memorable things I come across during the week that don’t merit an individual blog post. Continue reading →

Posted in friday favorites | Tagged americas first daughter, noise cancelling earphones, one egg frying pan | 2 Comments

Protect Yourself from Online Dating Scammers By Using Google Image Search

Posted on September 13, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Online dating for women over 50 is, unfortunately, a mine field because scam artists abound. Continue reading →

Posted in dating, online dating, online dating horror stories, online dating scams | Tagged dangers of online dating, how to search for an image online, how to tell if an online date is a scam, how to use Google image search, online dating dangers, online dating scammers, online dating scams, over 50 online dating scams, protect yourself from online dating scammers | 4 Comments

Is Your Glass Half Full — of Iced Coffee?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by blogqueendiane

A man named Alexander Forouzesh recently brought a lawsuit against Starbucks because the baristas there filled his iced coffee cup half full of ice, essentially giving him only half a cup of cold coffee. Continue reading →

Posted in miscellaneous | Tagged fountain Diet Coke, glass half full, iced coffee, iced drinks, starbucks lawsuit | 1 Comment

Highs and Lows of July and August 2016

Posted on September 1, 2016 by blogqueendiane

It’s been a few months since I published the highs and lows of life, so here’s a catcher-upper. Continue reading →

Posted in life | Tagged bank lost night deposit check, broken toe, fire detector going off, milking a goat | 1 Comment

Embarrassing Mistakes: #6 in a Series

Posted on August 30, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Every time I write a blog post about embarrassing mistakes I’ve made, I think I’ve captured them all.

But no, somehow there are always more… Continue reading →

Posted in embarrassing mistakes, embarrassing stories, mistakes | Tagged embarrassing mistakes, embarrassing stories, farting in yoga class, goofs, mistakes, stuck in dark bathroom | 7 Comments

Stand-Up Computer Desks: Great Way to Get Healthier While Using the Computer

Posted on August 23, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Have you heard? Sitting is the new smoking.

Doctors and scientists are encouraging people to get out of their chairs and be more active during the day, even if they work in an office environment.

That’s a great reason to look into using a stand-up computer desk.

I’ve been using them at home and at work for four years, and love the flexibility they offer. Continue reading →

Posted in fitness, health, stand-up computer desks | Tagged fit at work, fitness, fitness in the workplace, health, improving health at work, stand up workstation, stand-up computer desks, stand-up desks | 7 Comments

Attention Walmart Shoppers — Watch Out for Crashing Car Doors

Posted on August 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

A lot of jokes have been made about offensive customers in Walmart stores; numerous videos and websites are devoted to the subject.

But nobody talks about things that go on in the parking lot.

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Posted in cars | Tagged car accidents, car dings, car scrapes, car scratches, dinged car in parking lot, offensive Walmart shoppers, parking lot accidents, scraped car in parking lot, scratched car in parking lot, Walmart people | 4 Comments

James Patterson Bookshots: What’s Up with the New Mini Books?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by blogqueendiane

Did you know James Patterson holds the Guinness World Record for the most #1 New York Times bestsellers?

If you’re a diehard James Patterson fan, like I am, you may be interested in — and surprised by — the format of his most recent books. Continue reading →