Category Archives: life

Hurricane Evacuation with Elderly Parents to Hotel Hell

Posted on September 17, 2019 by blogqueendiane

During September 2019, monster Hurricane Dorian devastated the Bahamas and took a path up the East Coast, threatening the Charleston, South Carolina, area where I live and where my 92- and 94-year-old parents live in an independent living community. Little … Continue reading →

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Visiting Russia on a Baltic Cruise

Posted on July 9, 2019 by blogqueendiane

One place I never thought I’d go was Russia — but I spent two days in St. Petersburg on a recent Baltic cruise. And it wasn’t anything like I imagined. For starters, it snowed there in May!

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Amazing Copenhagen on a Baltic Cruise

Posted on May 28, 2019 by blogqueendiane

My friend and I took a two-week trip to the Baltic in May on the Regal Princess, and this was the first time it ever snowed on a cruise!  Copenhagen was amazing, Russia was COLD — and, as always, it … Continue reading →

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Adventure Awaits: First 90 Days Progress on My Theme for 2019

Posted on April 10, 2019 by blogqueendiane

My one little word for 2019 turned out to be two words — Adventure Awaits. Since 2018 was a rather challenging year that was not full of fun activities, decided to go for the gusto this year and actively pursue … Continue reading →

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Do a Body Composition Test, See How Much Fat and Muscle You Have

Posted on February 12, 2019 by blogqueendiane

I had the chance to get a free body composition test at work and the results provided an eye-opening opportunity to see exactly how much fat, water and lean tissue I have — plus an indicator of metabolic rate.

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My One Word for 2019 is Actually Two Words

Posted on January 8, 2019 by blogqueendiane

Once again, my “one word” for the new year is actually two words… and I’m a little late finding exactly the right thing. But that’s OK!

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World Kindness Day and Random Acts of Kindness I’ve Received in the Past Month

Posted on November 13, 2018 by blogqueendiane

World Kindness Day is celebrated November 13, and to commemorate that day I want to pass along the much-appreciated random acts of kindness that people in my world have done for me in the past month.

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Things We Love About You: No-Cost Birthday Gift is Heartwarming

Posted on October 23, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Years ago, I had an idea for a coworker — and friend’s — birthday gift. (Probably read it somewhere and have totally forgotten the source.) It cost nothing, it’s very positive and uplifting, one or more than one person can … Continue reading →

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An Adventure: Hurricane Evacuation with Elderly Parents

Posted on October 2, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Hurricane Florence was a threat to Charleston, S.C.,  where I live — and where my 91- and 93-year-old parents’ retirement center is — so when the South Carolina governor issued a mandatory evacuation in September 2018, we had to head … Continue reading →

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15 Ways to Find Good Books to Read

Posted on August 28, 2018 by blogqueendiane

If you’re an avid reader, there’s nothing worse than to finish a book and not have another one waiting. Check out 15 ways to find good books to read.

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