Category Archives: life

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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First Acupuncture Experience: It Didn’t Hurt

Posted on August 7, 2018 by blogqueendiane

I’ve always been curious about acupuncture and have friends who swear it cures about everything you can think of. So when a new franchise acupuncture place opened nearby and offered a free first acupuncture session, I jumped at the chance.

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Buy Unassembled Furniture and Pay Someone to Assemble the Furniture via Handy.com

Posted on July 24, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Several months ago, my parents needed a new dresser in their apartment in the retirement community where they live. They didn’t want to pay big bucks – but I didn’t want them to use a raggedy dresser from a thrift … Continue reading →

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Major Elder Care Challenge: Accompanying Hearing-Impaired Parents to Medical Appointments

Posted on July 10, 2018 by blogqueendiane

I am so blessed to have two parents in their nineties who live in an independent living retirement community nearby (with a lot of help from me).  My biggest elder care challenge — as a single person with a demanding … Continue reading →

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