Category Archives: Personal

In the last six weeks I have sent out 3 sympathy cards, and personally attended 3 memorial services. Today was one of them, for my friend Martha Dyck, who was 98 years old, and ready to move on to heaven. … Continue reading →

It’s a gray and dreary day here, weatherwise. Although when I took out the trash after supper, the stars are shining brightly, and the air is cold and still.  But I still can’t muster up enough energy to overcome the … Continue reading →

The phone rang at 6:09am with an office assistant on the other end, with an offer for a week’s job at the other high school. I told her I was only available today, but that would give her time to … Continue reading →

Iffen you ever want to have some fun at a public gathering, take a 50% off coupon and go buy a little toy duck which goes QUACK when you press its back. I got one while I was out and … Continue reading →

We saw an unusually beautiful little tree between the restaurant and hotel.  Naturally MrsDoF had to pluck a leaf and carry it inside. I got to the hotel room – no Mrs!  I figured she’d either gotten into a conversation … Continue reading →

Please express condolences for Dan and his missus at A Normal Backyard Tribute to Ninja and make sure you have a hankie close at hand. Thank You for your kindness. ~~love and Huggs, Diane

Saturday evening Husband and I rode our bicycles down to the Normal Theater. We watched Manhattan Short Films. Sunday morning I was in the Toddler Nursery at church. What Fun! doing the singing and stacking blocks and reading. Sunday evening … Continue reading →

Last weekend I was at Women’s Retreat at Camp Friedenswald, which is where you’ll find me the third weekend of every September.  There’s something special about going back to the same beautiful place during the same season every year. Click … Continue reading →

Everybody wants to know about Women’s Retreat, which is where I was over the weekend.  Today got all used up doing the laundry, running errands, shopping for groceries. Shucks, I didn’t even read my online comics until about 4pm! While … Continue reading →

On September 5, I marked a day that I didn’t ever think would be important. It was the ONE year anniversary of the first day of my last menstrual cycle.  I remember thinking I was glad it had come along … Continue reading →