Sharing my journey to an intentional life
One blog post at a time.
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I “inherited” my paternal grandmother’s button collection. It is more of an accumulation than a curated collection. I’ve done something similar over the years. Toss a blouse that’s too worn to wear anymore, but snip off the buttons first because you never know when you might need just that button.…
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SyZyGy
Syzygy (SIZ-eh-gee): Either of two points in the orbit of the moon when the moon lies in a straight line with the sun and the…
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Negativity
I don’t really understand negativity as a general principle. Yeah, I get down sometimes and things seem … well, not too good. But I’ve found…
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Leave Your Ego out of It
Don’t try to be too clever in your writing. Even your husband who knows you very well might still be stymied by a convoluted turn…
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SyZyGy Jewelry
Maddie’s Mom not only writes, she also makes jewelry. I’ve been making jewelry for nearly 30 years. I began with stringing seed beads. They were…
● About Me
I’m Dianne, the creator and author of this blog. I started blogging in order to promote my novels. But I discovered I really enjoy reaching out to the world through my blog. I’m curious and I seek answers to all sorts of things. Writing about what interests me helps me to explore the world and all the people in it. I especially enjoy the comments from readers and how they illuminate the topics under discussion.
Maddie's Mom Writes 