Author Archives: blogqueendiane

Best Work Advice Ever

Posted on June 11, 2015 by blogqueendiane

I’m a writer at a large organization, and create high-visibility documents distributed to thousands of people around the world on a variety of subjects — many of which I know nothing about, starting out. The former chief of staff at … Continue reading →

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The Secret of How to Get Others to Like You

Posted on June 9, 2015 by blogqueendiane

  When financial wizard Warren Buffet was asked how to get others to like you, he gave some great advice.

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Unique Ways to Communicate with Hearing Impaired Individuals

Posted on June 8, 2015 by blogqueendiane

One of my relatives is hearing-impaired. She doesn’t read lips or use sign language, but we always want to include her in our conversations and our lives. We write frequent emails, and when we call, she uses a Captel captioned … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Most Annoying Sounds

Posted on June 4, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Everyone has sounds that drive them crazy. Here are the noises that send me over the edge:

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Simple but Powerful Relief for Arthritis Pain in Your Fingers

Posted on June 2, 2015 by blogqueendiane

If you have arthritis in your fingers, you know that at times they can really hurt. And surprisingly enough, on other days, you’re pain-free. (It’s a genetic “gift” that I’ve had arthritis in my hands and the accompanying knobby fingers from … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of May

Posted on June 1, 2015 by blogqueendiane

What a month!

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Four Ways I Saved Money in May

Posted on May 28, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Most thrifty shoppers are always on the lookout to discover new ways to spend less. Here are four ways I saved money this month.

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Five Ways to Get the Most from a Doctor Visit

Posted on May 27, 2015 by blogqueendiane

The next time you visit the doctor, remember you’re only going to get 10 minutes or so of his or her time. To make the most of every minute, it helps to do the following things:

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Favorite Blog Posts on Other Blogs #2

Posted on May 26, 2015 by blogqueendiane

Part of the fun of being a blogger is constantly reading other people’s blogs, to see what they’re writing about — and get ideas, inspiration and laughs from them. Here are some of the best blog posts I’ve come across … Continue reading →

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How to Prepare For and Endure a Massive Traffic Jam

Posted on May 21, 2015 by blogqueendiane

You never know when you’ll come upon an unexpected — and massive — traffic jam. It once took me more than four hours to get home from work — a trip that normally takes 25 minutes at most — and … Continue reading →

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