Sharing my journey to an intentional life

One blog post at a time.

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  • Predestination?

    It would be impossible to say exactly what brought me to this particular place and time. It’s a moment that was made when I breathed my first breath. Had that been a minute sooner or a minute later, things might be very different. Causality and pre-existing conditions aside, was I…

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  • The Many Misadventures of Tall Guy and Short Gal: an Update

    The Many Misadventures of Tall Guy and Short Gal: an Update

    I’m very close to finishing my first proofread/edit of the manuscript. And yes, I know that you should not try to do both of those…

  • Onions

    Cutting onions can be a bother. Sulfur compounds are released when you slice through them. They mix with the tears in your eyes to form…

  • Weird Words, Part 13

    Weird Words, Part 13

    Wackadoodle Just the other day I had this clue in a crossword puzzle: “not completely whack-a-doodle.” The answer they wanted was “sane.” Until that moment,…

  • Productivity

    Life can sometimes seem to get in the way of living. If productivity is the measure by which you judge the worth of your day’s…

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.