Category Archives: fun

15 Bucket List / Lifetime Goals Achieved So Far: The Dream vs. the Reality

Posted on July 10, 2014 by blogqueendiane

When you’re a child and a 20-something, you dream of doing many things during your life. Although you don’t formally label it a bucket list — or a lifetime goal — that’s what it is. What childhood and early adult dreams … Continue reading →

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My Bucket List

Posted on July 9, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Was reading today about “bucket lists” and found a lot of great resources online with ideas of things to include on your “lifetime goal” list. Check this compilation of bucket lists at http://bucketlistjourney.net/2011/07/45-inspiring-bucket-lists-that-i-stalk. Here are some items on my bucket … Continue reading →

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Cherished Childhood Friends Provide a Reason to Keep Blogging

Posted on July 8, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I got the most unexpected and sweet email message last night from R, a childhood friend. Some background: R and her family lived in a house across the alley from my family’s house all the years I did, from the … Continue reading →

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Online Dating Horror Story #4: A Deli Emergency

Posted on July 5, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I once met a man from an online dating site for a Coke at a local restaurant. His profile said he was an engineer — and I envisioned a well-educated professional. Since I was married to, and normally date, blue-collar … Continue reading →

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Online Dating Horror Story #3: Thunder and Lightning

Posted on July 4, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Years ago, I met a man from an online dating site at a fast-food restaurant for a Coke. It turned out to be me listening to an hour-and-a-half monologue. (That happens a lot and I’m too mannerly — or dumb … Continue reading →

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Online Dating Horror Story #2: Way Too Hairy

Posted on July 2, 2014 by blogqueendiane

One of my most memorable – and bizarre – online dating stories was also one of my first attempts to meet a nice man after my divorce. I met J for lunch one day and we had a very nice … Continue reading →

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2014 World’s Ugliest Dog Winners

Posted on June 28, 2014 by blogqueendiane

You already know that I am hooked on news stories about the weird things people do. Along those same lines… Each year about this time, I look forward with anticipation to seeing a photo of the winner of the year’s … Continue reading →

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The Joys of Joining a Book Club

Posted on June 27, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Millions of people love to read – and, for the most part, it’s a solitary activity.  Reading is relaxing, it’s educational and you can do it almost anywhere (even while exercising on a treadmill — see my previous blog post). … Continue reading →

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Breakup Advice to Make you Laugh

Posted on June 26, 2014 by blogqueendiane

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Testing the Water

Posted on June 24, 2014 by blogqueendiane

In the coastal area where I live, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has become very popular. You can sit outdoors on a sunny afternoon at a number of restaurants in the tourist district and watch people standing on flat surfaces that resemble surfboards … Continue reading →

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