Tag Archives: thoughtstipsandtales

The Lamest Newspaper Feature Ever

Posted on October 13, 2014 by blogqueendiane

The primary newspaper for the Charleston, South Carolina area publishes what seems to me to be the absolute dumbest weekly feature ever.

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Paul Revere May be Gone, but the Music Lives On

Posted on October 10, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Paul Revere, leader of the good old ‘70s rock ’n’ roll band Paul Revere and the Raiders, died last weekend. Wow. I remember the Raiders’ wacky Colonial outfits with the three-cornered hats, and their smiling faces. We used to groove … Continue reading →

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Super Thrifty — But These are the Things I’m Willing to Splurge On

Posted on October 9, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Even the thriftiest person has some indulgence they’re willing to spend their hard-earned money on. It might be a small thing like Starbucks coffee, a special lipstick or a hobby item. Or something bigger. I come from a frugal family … Continue reading →

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Internet Dating Scams

Posted on October 7, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Let me tell you about a common online dating scam. It happened to me and it could happen to you… This really good-looking man wrote me and poured on the flattery. Endlessly. Seriously, it was just ridiculous.  (Red flag) He … Continue reading →

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Public Restrooms: Way Too Many Ways to “Go” and Wash your Hands Afterwards

Posted on October 6, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Wow – public restroom facilities have changed over the past ten years! Back in the day, you went to the bathroom, pushed down the handle on a do-it-yourself flush toilet when you finished and pumped soap from a dispenser built … Continue reading →

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Highs and Lows of September

Posted on October 3, 2014 by blogqueendiane

September’s been sort of a crazy, busy month. And it sure went by fast! Good things 1) Have been spending a lot of time at work planning and coordinating about 14 different Combined Federal Campaign (annual government charity drive) fundraising events for … Continue reading →

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Swearing in Blog Posts Doesn’t Make you Look like a Rebel — It Makes You Look Trashy

Posted on September 30, 2014 by blogqueendiane

Bloggers, if you use swear words in public posts — especially the f-word, c-word, or g-d-word  —  or even “freakin’” — when we all know what you’re thinking — I beg you to reconsider. Someday, I think you’ll be sorry you chose … Continue reading →

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Thrift Store Treasures #2: Bare Traps Sandals — Love Them!

Posted on September 29, 2014 by blogqueendiane

**This is not a sponsored blog post. I just love these shoes!** Have wanted to buy a pair of Bare Traps shoes for years, but they were always more than I wanted to spend, even on sale. They’re kind of … Continue reading →

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I Lost Everything in Hurricane Hugo 25 Years Ago – The Aftermath

Posted on September 23, 2014 by blogqueendiane

I began the tale of Hurricane Hugo and how it destroyed all my family’s possessions yesterday. Here’s what happened after that. Since we were only allowed a few hours on the island, we packed our trash bags — mine contained … Continue reading →

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Hurricane Hugo: I Lost Everything 25 Years Ago – Part 1

Posted on September 22, 2014 by blogqueendiane

On Sept. 21-22, 1989, Hurricane Hugo — a Category 4 storm with 135 mph sustained winds — devastated Charleston, S.C., and my family lost everything. We lived a block from the beach in an inexpensive three-room apartment at ground level … Continue reading →

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