Category Archives: life

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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Big Talk Meetup Group: Great Opportunity to Discuss Deep Subjects

Posted on July 3, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Do you ever have the urge to discuss the meaning of life? Or delve into deep subjects like friendship, love, kindness, the best things in life, etc., and there just isn’t anyone to talk to? In my town, a Big … Continue reading →

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19 Ways to Reduce Anxiety

Posted on June 26, 2018 by blogqueendiane

I’m a definite Type A personality and have had anxiety — the most common mental illness in the U.S.  — since my 20s; my particular symptom is a tingling or aching from my left shoulder down my arm. Fortunately, people … Continue reading →

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Stretching for Health and Fitness — the Latest Trend

Posted on June 19, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Stretching for health and fitness is the latest trend — and businesses are springing up everywhere to help athletes – and nonathletes – understand the importance of stretching. Besides improving health and fitness and reducing the risk of injury,  stretching … Continue reading →

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Norwegian Cruise Line: Pros and Cons

Posted on June 5, 2018 by blogqueendiane

I’m an enthusiastic cruiser who’s taken about 20 cruises on four major cruise lines (Princess, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and Carnival) in my lifetime. A friend and I recently completed my first Norwegian cruise on the Norwegian Spirit and compiled a … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Barcelona

Posted on May 15, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Beautiful Barcelona is one of the coolest places on the planet! The architecture is stunning – and the buildings and parks created by famed artist Antoni Gaudi are fun and funky, too.

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Rock of Gibraltar — A Fun Shore Excursion on a Mediterranean Cruise

Posted on April 24, 2018 by blogqueendiane

Most people have heard of the Rock of Gibraltar — but if you’re like me, you have no idea what it really is or where it’s located.  I got to tour Gibraltar, located off the coast of Spain — and … Continue reading →

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