Category Archives: miscellaneous

Amazon Echo Look: The Follow-Up to Amazon Echo and Amazon Dot

Posted on April 29, 2017 by blogqueendiane

If you own and use an Amazon Echo or an Amazon Dot like I do, you’re probably pretty impressed with the things Alexa can do. And now Amazon is introducing a follow-up product that sounds intriguing.

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The Know-It-All: A Book Review

Posted on April 4, 2017 by blogqueendiane

The Know-It-All was so good! It’s the quirky-but-true story of A.J. Jacobs,  a 35ish New York City magazine editor who undertakes a one-year odyssey to read the entire Encyclopedia Britannica so he can become the “smartest person in the world.”

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I Am the Woman I Am Today Because My Mother…

Posted on February 28, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Always made me return the shopping cart to the store. She said only lazy people left them in the parking lot (horrors).

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Cat Lovers Unite: Funny Cat Sayings

Posted on January 10, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Saw this on a plaque recently and thought it was very funny — in a dark way… And this message on a greeting card was good, too.

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How to Find the Perfect One Word for 2017

Posted on January 6, 2017 by blogqueendiane

Picking a guiding focus word (one word or one little word) for the year is pretty popular right now — and it’s a great way to hone in on a particular personal goal. To get ideas for your “one word” … Continue reading →

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What Clothes are Totally “You”? Here’s My Current Fave

Posted on December 13, 2016 by blogqueendiane

In the latest issue of “O” magazine, the editors asked readers to write and describe the clothing item that’s totally “you” — which got me thinking, because it’s an intriguing question… I’ve always loved clothes, and have had a lot … Continue reading →

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Behind the Scenes: Life of a Corporate Blogger

Posted on November 16, 2016 by blogqueendiane

I’m definitely into blogging, which is a good thing because I’m a writer who works in public relations and manages the communications blog for a large, international company during the day (a corporate blogger) – and am also a lifestyle … Continue reading →

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The First Thing to Replace After Divorce, Separation or Breakup

Posted on November 8, 2016 by blogqueendiane

The days and weeks after a divorce, separation or breakup with a long-time lover can be filled with sadness.

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Hurricane #2 — Living 4 Miles Inland for a Category 1 Hurricane vs. Living on a Barrier Island for a Category 4 Hurricane

Posted on October 25, 2016 by blogqueendiane

During my 30 years living in Charleston, South Carolina (ranked the #1 travel destination in the world!), I evacuated for a hurricane that made landfall 20 miles up the coast from my house twice. Though both occurrences were nerve-wracking, the … Continue reading →

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Lovin’ October: 6 Reasons Why October is the Best Month

Posted on October 3, 2016 by blogqueendiane

If I had to pick a favorite month, it would be October.

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