Sharing my journey to an intentional life

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  • Always Learning Something New

    Something like 22 years ago, I learned a very basic technique for turning a cabochon, or marble, or just a rock out of the yard into a pendant. It used wire and was called wire wrapping. This is the very basic technique I learned all those years ago. This image…

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  • A Plethora of Cabochons

    A Plethora of Cabochons

    Imperial Jasper We opened a jewelry shop on Etsy this year at the beginning of February. I’ve been busily photographing and profiling and listing jewelry…

  • Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Inflammation and Eczema

    Glycemic Index, Glycemic Load, Inflammation and Eczema

    My husband has suffered with eczema for many years. I don’t know exactly when it started, but it’s probably been for at least 25 years.…

  • Dandelions

    Dandelions

    A lot of people consider dandelions to be a blight. I don’t. I think they are cheerful. I smile when I look at them. A…

  • Cats are a Liquid, Dogs are a Gas

    Cats are a Liquid, Dogs are a Gas

    I love looking at videos and photos of dogs and cats online. It’s one of the things I do to relax before going to bed.…

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.