Sharing my journey to an intentional life

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  • Grandma’s Buttons

    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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  • To Rinse or No to Rinse Spaghetti

    To Rinse or No to Rinse Spaghetti

    Quite some time ago, those who are supposed to have figured these things out, decided that most Americans do not get enough vitamin D. Apparently,…

  • Pride, Hubris, and the Universe Smacking you Upside the Head

    Pride, Hubris, and the Universe Smacking you Upside the Head

    Does it ever seem to you that just when things are going well, something happens to set you back on your haunches? You start to…

  • Wyoming State of Mind

    Wyoming State of Mind

    It’s not something that can easily be put into words. It’s a feeling. I once had a counselor who would ask me where in my…

About Me
Getting outdoors. One of my favorite things

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.