Author Archives: blogqueendiane

TT&T Friday Favorites – Sept. 16

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 … Continue reading

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Protect Yourself from Online Dating Scammers By Using Google Image Search

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

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Is Your Glass Half Full — of Iced Coffee?

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.

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Highs and Lows of July and August 2016

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

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Embarrassing Mistakes: #6 in a Series

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… 

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

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 … Continue reading

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Attention Walmart Shoppers — Watch Out for Crashing Car Doors

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

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 … Continue reading

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Bored with Life? The Ultimate Boredom Buster Guide will Energize You

“I’m bored.”  How many times did you whine those words as a kid? When I did, my mom would run through a list of possibilities. Ride your bike, take a walk, play tennis, read a book….  If I didn’t latch … Continue reading

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Super Easy Way to Clean a Grungy Tub and Make it Sparkle

If you have a bathtub or two that looks grimy and dull, try this easy DIY solution to clean a grungy tub and make it sparkle!

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