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The Month of Love!
Hello February! Finding the Warmth in February Welcome, friends! I’m so glad you’re here. Each month I share a peek into my writing life, favorite routines, and the little moments that bring me joy. If you’d like these stories and updates delivered straight to your...
Kicking off 2026!
I started my year with the new... Books, Podcasts and Gratitude! I started my year with something I love deeply; books, podcasts, and gratitude. It’s hard to believe we’re already nearing the end of January 2026. I hope the new year has begun with a bit of magic for...
Around the World, One Language: Love
I’ve been blessed to live overseas and travel to many countries, meeting people from all walks of life. Whether Christian, Jewish, Hindu, or followers of other faiths, I’ve noticed that this season often holds a special place in so many cultures and traditions. Each...
A time to give Thanks!
Like many families across the United States, Thanksgiving is a big event for us. When I was a little girl, my dad and mom would load up our station wagon with six kids and head to Oklahoma to visit my Grandma Floyd and my dad’s side of the family. My dad had nine...
Boo-tiful Books and Family Tricks
October Fun with Costumed Pilates and More Fall is here and kicks off the season of celebrations starting with Halloween! Exciting News from My Writing Desk! It’s here... the fresh new look for Boomer, published by Plum Creek Press Press! I’m beyond excited about this...
Beach Magic & Memories
There’s something truly magical about the ocean - the rush of the waves, the salty breeze that tickles your skin, and the endless horizon that sparks imagination and fills every moment with pure joy. Beaches across the world invite us to relax, dream, and find...
Happy Summer Fun!
Family Surprises Wow, can you believe we are halfway through summer! I hope you are having a great summer, and for all my readers on the other side of the equator, I hope your winter is magical. June and July have been relaxing months, taking it easy from conferences,...
Catching Up With Diann
It's been busy! Oh my goodness, so many things happening in my personal life...John and I are adding on to our house. The demolition of the formal living and kitchen areas has begun. The funny thing is most people our age are downsizing and we are adding on. We...
Marching into Imagination!
Dear Reader, I believe we are at the end of winter. I am not one to like the cold, but I am grateful for the fun things the season of winter brings, like bonfires, skiing, dog sledding, fire places to name a few. I also love winter clothes. How about you? With that...
Snowflakes and Imagination!
Dear Reader, Wow, can you believe it is already February! I found it absolutely amazing that time can fly by so quickly! So what have I been up to? Where do I begin! The holidays were fabulous because my husband and I were with our grown children. I stayed longer in...
December News 2024
Dear Reader, As many of us say where has this year gone! I remember saying to my grandma, the day after Christmas, gosh we have to wait a whole year before next Christmas. I wish we could have it every day.” Her reply was, “Don’t worry dear one day the years will fly...











