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About Diane

a long time lover of all things aquatic...swimming, sailing, kayaking, snorkeling...if it involves water...I'm in. Add traveling, snowshoeing in the winter, gardening in the spring, & lots of fresh air & sunshine. Blend with cooking, crafting, great friends & my Border Collie Zack. Toss in some sweet beekeeping. Mix in a couple of great books, my camera, clean notebook paper, & a cool pen & you pretty much have a picture of me. My friends tell me I should also add..."once a teacher...always a teacher".

Last Summer Whine…

Today at 4:44 pm, Autumn stakes her claim in this part of the world… Mother Nature does her part, with the sun crossing the midline between summer & winter in the northern hemisphere. It’s a day of balance with the amount of … Continue reading

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Letting Go

If it’s true a picture’s worth 1,000 words… here are 5,000 words plus a few more. Early morning lessons… Blue skies Crisp air Reflections Swirling mists Surrendering warmth Changes Shorter days Cooler nights Quiet Breathe deep Be still Exhale Letting go of … Continue reading

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The Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars of Torch Lake

Shorter days, cooler temps… could be the perfect day to spend a few moments in the kitchen. This recipe comes from a friend & neighbor & was time tested this summer at our neighborhood Ladies Luncheon. The last crumb disappeared in 2 1/2 minutes. I love this recipe … Continue reading

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