Category Archives: thoughts tips and tales

Thrift Store Treasures: What I Did NOT Buy

Posted on September 11, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Thrift stores have some fantastic buys, ya can’t deny that. But they also have some weird stuff.

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Thrift Store Adventures Save Big Bucks and Count as Retail Therapy, Too

Posted on September 10, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Does shopping at thrift stores count as retail therapy? 🙂 Heck, yes! Where else can you can save money and have an adventure at the same time? Make every trip extra exciting by taking along a friend, splitting up to … Continue reading →

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Mishaps and Fun on a Charleston Walking Tour

Posted on September 9, 2014 by blogqueendiane

**This is not a sponsored blog post; I just really like this book! M, one of my best friends, wrote a fabulous walking tour book of historic Charleston, S.C. called Charleston from a Kid’s-Eye View: The interactive walking tour book … Continue reading →

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Boost Happiness: Bring Back Fun Activities that Fell Along the Wayside

Posted on September 8, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Realized recently that there are quite a few activities I adore but rarely make time to do. It’s time to pump up the happiness quotient and bring on more joy! My neglected “fun things to do” list is below — … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Hug or Kiss Me at Work – It’s Called Sexual Harassment

Posted on September 5, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve never been big on hugging. Especially people I don’t know very, very well. My girlfriends always kid me about it. You’d think avoiding unwanted touching would be something a person could easily avoid. Well, it’s a lot like my … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Hug or Kiss Me at Work – Version 1, Silly Stories

Posted on September 4, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve never been big on hugging or kissing anyone but my son or the man in my life. My girlfriends all tease me about my “problem” – especially after I revealed that one time the minister told everyone to hug … Continue reading →

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Antenna Balls: Finding Your Vehicle in a Crowded Parking Lot

Posted on September 3, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Have you ever walked frantically around a large parking lot looking for your car? If so, you’ve gotta love antenna balls! They come in all shapes, sizes and designs — from Mickey Mouse to happy faces. You just push them … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of August

Posted on September 2, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Here’s a recap of the good, bad and weird things that happened during August: Good 1) Bought a new car – after 11 years! (You’ll hear more about that – the car’s very nice but the car-buying experience was unbelievable.) … Continue reading →

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In a Rut

Posted on August 29, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I find myself doing the same things over and over and over — think it’s part habit, part laziness… For example, I’ve:

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Rant #2: An Open Letter to All Retail Employees and Managers

Posted on August 28, 2014 by blogqueendiane

When has the phrase “Have a good one” uttered mindlessly by a lackadaisical employee at the end of a retail transaction become the standard? What ever happened to thanking the customer for patronizing the establishment and spending money there? With … Continue reading →

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