Monthly Archives: October 2015

The Incredible Power of Words

Posted on October 29, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Words have always fascinated and entranced me. I guess that’s why I wanted to be a writer when I was a kid, and after years spent doing other things, I finally became one — and love it. Getting paid to … Continue reading →

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Compliment Event Fundraiser: Make Money and Boost Morale

Posted on October 27, 2015 by blogqueendiane

If you need to raise funds — and want to boost morale at the same time — hold a Compliment Event. Set up a makeshift booth (like Lucy in the Peanuts comic strip) constructed with PVC pipe — or a … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Fun: 22 Months Later

Posted on October 22, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Fitbits are getting more and more popular — and everyone knows at least one person who has one. I’ve been using a Fitbit for 22 months now — a Fitbit Force for a year and Fitbit Charge for 10 months … Continue reading →

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An Inspiring Thought about Life

Posted on October 21, 2015 by blogqueendiane

It’s encouraging — and comforting — to realize that our greatest accomplishment or act of kindness may be yet to come.

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Embarrassing Mistakes — #5 in What Seems to be a Series

Posted on October 20, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Two extremely dumb things happened to me this month.

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Feeling Off Kilter…and Easy Ways to Get Back in Balance

Posted on October 15, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Did you ever feel like your life is off kilter? Everything is going fine, but suddenly you don’t feel like you normally do.

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22 More Adult Advent Calendar Gift Ideas

Posted on October 13, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Adult advent calendars are fun to put together and can be a big hit for grown-ups of all ages. Who wouldn’t want to open a different present every day for the first 25 days of December? Here are 21 more … Continue reading →