Sharing my journey to an intentional life

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  • Misunderstanding

    I read an article online the other day about being misunderstood. It had a very huge impact on me and changed how I view a number of things that are significant to me. The article was long and went into many facets of the issue and so it is hard…

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  • I Remember Feeling Adult

    I Remember Feeling Adult

    It was coming up on Christmas. I was in my first year at college and I needed to do some Christmas shopping. I drove myself…

  • Good Enough

    Some days, I feel totally inadequate. Like I can’t do anything well or right or at all, for that matter. Other days, I think I…

  • Fourth of July in Our Front Yard

    Fourth of July in Our Front Yard

    Every year, Dad would put on a real show. He would visit all the fireworks stands (yes you could actually buy them openly in California…

  • Orwell Gasteyer

    Orwell Gasteyer

    I’ve started a new novel. And yes, I have not yet finished proofreading my last novel. But I am beyond halfway with the proofing, so…

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.