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Slogging Through
Slowly, the piles of boxes are receding. My kitchen is marginally functional. We can walk through the garage and carport. However,...
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Jan 4, 20242 min read
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The Journey Begins
The big move happened. Whether it was a success or not remains to be seen. The many tasks before me include unpacking, cleaning,...
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Oct 28, 20231 min read
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One Step Closer... but I feel the weight of everything bearing down on me
The open house was a success. I had an offer Monday following the open house. It was made by a young couple buying their first house....
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Sep 7, 20231 min read
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The Light at the End of the Tunnel
Since my husband died, I have been in fire patrol mode. One fire pops up, I put it out. The next pops up and again I put it out. It has...
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Jul 29, 20231 min read
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What is the nature of stuff?
I have a two-piece sectional sofa that my grandfather made before I was born. The sofa first sat in my grandparents' home where it was...
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Jun 28, 20233 min read
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Returning Home
After living in an apartment, I decided that I needed a home of my own. I thought that there was no way that I could be back at my old...
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Jun 28, 20233 min read
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Surviving and Thriving
When I first left my home, I had almost nothing of my former life. I managed to get a single hour at my house to grab what I could. So, I...
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Jun 17, 20232 min read
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My Menagerie
After I fled my home, I was lonely. I had dogs and cats at home. I could no longer see them. I had planned to take my cat Louie with me....
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Jun 12, 20232 min read
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Creativity is my happy place
When I am writing, cooking, gardening, painting, or making pottery I am in my happy place. The worries, fears, and pain of normal life...
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Jun 4, 20231 min read
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A storyteller from the beginning
When I was in second grade, my teacher asked each of us what we wanted to be when we grew up. Most girls said they wanted to be a...
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May 28, 20231 min read
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Welcome to Diane’s Blog!
My journey: I began making pottery a decade ago. One aspect of it that kept my interest is that it was hard to learn. My first few pieces...
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Feb 27, 20204 min read
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Template: Writing Your First Blog Post
Write Your Intro Here Use this space to show who you are and what your first post is about. You may want to include something personal or...
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Feb 27, 20201 min read
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Template: Writing a “Tips” Blog Post
This is your first paragraph. It doesn’t need to be long, but it should let readers know what you are about to say. E.g., In this post,...
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Feb 27, 20201 min read
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Template: Writing a “How To” Blog Post
Your intro paragraph goes here. For a How To post, use this section to tell your reader exactly what they will learn in this post, e.g.,...
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Feb 27, 20201 min read
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