Author Archives: blogqueendiane

Hodgepodge Wednesday

Posted on May 24, 2014 by blogqueendiane

OK, I’m trying something new and exciting – Hodgepodge Wednesday from a blog by Joyce Daley called From This Side of the Pond. Here are my answers to her questions. Feel free to comment! —————– 1. Under what circumstances do you … Continue reading →

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Stand-up Computer Desks: Take a Load off your Seat

Posted on May 24, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Scientific studies have found that long periods of inactivity can cause physical problems for people, even if they exercise daily. While sitting at a desk for hours on end working diligently can increase chances of getting a promotion — it … Continue reading →

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Taking a Photo a Day is a Fun Way to Document Life

Posted on May 23, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve been an avid scrapbooker for more than ten years and during the past few years documenting life by taking a photo a day has become extremely popular in the scrapbooking world. It can be done instead of traditional scrapbooking or in … Continue reading →

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Fitbit Fitness Fun

Posted on May 22, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve always heard the advice that walking 10,000 steps every day is really good for your health. Although I’ve worked out at least three times a week for more than 30 years (Body Pump, Zumba, treadmill, etc.), I’m a writer and … Continue reading →

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10 Reasons to Keep a Sentence-a-Day Five Year Journal

Posted on May 21, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Many of us kept diaries as teenagers and enjoy looking back on our record of the things we did and the friends we had — and laughing about how we’ve changed. Today, our lives are busy and there’s no time to indulge … Continue reading →

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Simple Life Goal

Posted on May 20, 2014 by blogqueendiane

“The love of family and the admiration of friends is much more important than wealth and privilege.” – Charles Kuralt This quote, I believe, provides a basic goal for most people’s lives: to gain and sustain the love of family and … Continue reading →

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Victory Log: List Today’s Accomplishments & Feel Good About Them

Posted on May 19, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Did you ever have a day when you thought “I didn’t get anything done today!”? Taking two minutes to do the following activity will change your mind every time!

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Singing the Blues – to Lighten Up and Relieve Stress

Posted on May 18, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Loretta LaRoche, author of “Ten Simple Truths That Lead to an Amazing Life: Life is Short – Wear Your Party Pants”says one of her favorite ways to get people to see how they’re distorting things and get a handle on … Continue reading →

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“I’m Baaaaacccckkk!” — Being Grateful

Posted on May 18, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Loretta LaRoche, author of “Ten Simple Truths That Lead to an Amazing Life: Life is Short – Wear Your Party Pants” writes about spending too much time using our hopes for the future as a way to take us away … Continue reading →

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Clean Shirt or Bust (Bib) — My Slightly Eccentric Solution to Keep Clothes Clean While Eating Breakfast in the Car on the Way to Work

Posted on May 16, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Like many people, I’m into multi-tasking and like to sleep until the last possible minute before heading to work each day. The perfect solution is to toast a bagel with peanut butter and fix a large Crystal Lite drink with … Continue reading →

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