Tag Archives: thoughts tips and tales

How to Add a Low-Cost Reading Rack to a Treadmill to Make Walking More Fun

Posted on June 25, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I routinely walk on a treadmill at least twice a week – both at home and in the gym, and as an avid multi-tasker, I always read while walking. It’s great, because if you’re reading a good book the time … Continue reading →

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Stand-Up Paddleboarding: Testing the Water

Posted on June 24, 2014 by blogqueendiane

In the coastal area where I live, stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) has become very popular. You can sit outdoors on a sunny afternoon at a number of restaurants in the tourist district and watch people standing on flat surfaces that resemble surfboards … Continue reading →

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Nothing Makes You Feel Better than a BODY PUMP Workout

Posted on June 23, 2014 by blogqueendiane

OK, the title “NOTHING Makes You Feel Better than a BODY PUMP™ Workout” may’ve been a tiny bit misleading – because I can actually think of one thing that feels better… But the feeling you have after you’ve lifted weights for … Continue reading →

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Funny Friends: Laughter is the Best Medicine

Posted on June 22, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I’ve done more laughing in the past 2 1/2 days that I have in the whole last year. My best old friend (we met 24 years ago) drove from Virginia and has been visiting for three days. She just rode … Continue reading →

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Massages – One of the Joys of Life

Posted on June 21, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Chances are you could use some stress relief and relaxation. If you have a partner, you could ask him or her to rub your shoulders, neck, back, feet or other point where your body holds stress. While that’s fine, in … Continue reading →

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Some of My Favorite Products and Services

Posted on June 20, 2014 by blogqueendiane

A lot of people write extended rants on their blogs about products or services that they find to be less than satisfactory. I’ve had my share of those unfortunate experiences, and have been tempted more than once to create an … Continue reading →

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Finding Female Friends Online: Don’t Laugh — it Works!

Posted on June 18, 2014 by blogqueendiane

During certain stages of life, you may look around and realize that the number of girlfriends you hang out with has dwindled over the years. Some moved away, some have lives that are so incredibly busy there’s virtually no time … Continue reading →

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Sorry to Seem Like a Bragger… but Just Had My First Blogging Achievement

Posted on June 17, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I started this personal blog a little more than a month ago primarily for fun, since I write business-related articles at work all day. Figured that deciding what to write on a blog post every day and gathering graphics to … Continue reading →

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Follow-up to Why I Love Weird News Stories: How Weird News Teaches us Great Storytelling | The Red Pen of Doom

Posted on June 16, 2014 by blogqueendiane

A while back, I wrote a post about my love affair with weird news stories and the strange things people do. Right after that, I read the hilarious blog post below explaining why people love weird stories. It’s right on … Continue reading →

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Gotta Love Recycling

Posted on June 15, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Isn’t the idea of taking something no longer wanted and turning it into something new fascinating? It’s kind of like magic. I’ve been into recycling for about 20 years, but the beauty of the concept was never clearer than the … Continue reading →

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