Diana B.

@BloggerDi (3118)

United States • Age 62

Joined myLot 8 years ago

Realistic optimist. Proud Amma of five grandchildren. Word nerd and coffee snob. I find humor or life lessons in most situations.

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Diana B.'s Responses

Many churches have been locking their doors during services.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (48525) 28 Aug

And no, not just since yesterday's Minneapolis shooting. I didn't realize it was even going on, but evidently in many churches now, it is. As I have said before, I lived for a time in a small town in southern IL. My best friend...

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Diana B. The security cameras are a very good idea. I'd probably feel more fearful in a church that kept its doors locked. It would be a constant reminder that evil people could harm or kill us at any moment.

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Police in New York rescue a dog and two persons who were in a house fire

George B Vieto @Deepizzaguy (114168) • Lake Charles, Louisiana 26 Aug

New York Police Department (NYPD) officers Andy Guo and his partner Chris De Sciora were at the right place at the right time on Sunday August 10 when a house on West 36th Street and Canal Avenue caught fire from the back...

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Diana B. Thanks for sharing this encouraging story. I respect and appreciate all public emergency workers who risk their health and lives to rescue others!

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Wooden pipes to the rescue

Judy Evans @JudyEv (363016) • Rockingham, Australia 25 Aug

I’ve written before about the Goldfields pipeline in Western Australia. When gold was discovered at Kalgoorlie, 600 kms (372 miles) inland from Perth, there was a desperate need to provide water to the area. Trying to source water...

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Diana B. Hi Judy. Wow, that's so interesting! I'd never heard of water pipes made of wood. I wonder how long they lasted?

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Sweet Baby James.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (48525) 16 Mar 23

****I am not posting this to garner sympathy, so please don't think that. James is part of my history, so I am merely sharing a tiny bit of that with you.**** Every year, I have a short, private little time to remember my...

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Diana B. Your story of Baby James' short life touched me. You are still his mother indeed. It's so good that you honor him every year on his birthday. I'm glad that you can see some positive lessons, even through your painful loss. Bless you.

16 Mar 23

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Off to a museum tomorrow

Judy Evans @JudyEv (363016) • Rockingham, Australia 8 Mar 23

Tomorrow, we’re going to a motor museum. Would you be interested in that? I’m not especially interested in motors but I like old things and who knows what else they’ll have there? I’d go just about anywhere really. There is always...

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Diana B. I've been to a similar museum and it was interesting! My late husband was into automotive and aviation history. Enjoy your outing!

8 Mar 23

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TV Theme Song Top Ten: The Ballad of Jed Clampett (#4)

Four Walls @FourWalls (78768) • United States 25 Feb 23

Sorry I’m late. I was up with a stomach bug. Oh, well, I’m better (I think) and eating (I know). It’s time for another one of my ten favorite television theme songs. Sing along! [b]#4: The Ballad of Jed...

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Diana B. Classic show and song! I love it. I have fun memories of this show from childhood. I'm glad you're getting over the stomach bug.

25 Feb 23

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Enjoying their new car

Judy Evans @JudyEv (363016) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Feb 23

The photo shows my great grandfather and his wife in their Model T Ford. Don’t they just look proud? The top half of the windscreen is propped open and his knee is propped nonchalantly against the dashboard. My great grandfather...

western australia

model t ford

narrogin

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Diana B. Wow! This photo is a treasure!

25 Feb 23

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TV Theme Songs: (Theme From) The Monkees

Four Walls @FourWalls (78768) • United States 14 Feb 23

Happy St. Valentine’s Day Massacre Day! Oh, it’s also Jimmy Hoffa’s birthday. Oh, a bunch of pink-wrapped candy to you, too! I’m not eating at Chuy’s today because Valentine’s Day on Taco Tuesday spells a LONG LINE at Mexican...

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Diana B. I grew up listening to the Monkees and saw the TV show a few times. I loved them then and still do! Thanks for the great memories.

14 Feb 23

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Superbowl tickets, what a bargain!

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (48525) 12 Feb 23

NOT. I read this article about the cost of Superbowl tickets this year vs. last year, and so forth. Does anyone else besides me think this is just ridiculous? I thought about it for quite a while. Let's say, you have 4-5-6K...

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Diana B. I agree. Ridiculous. I live about 2 hours from Kansas City. Our entire area is referred to as "Chiefs Kingdom". The fans around here are going nuts! I have no problem with football itself, but the greed of the NFL bothers me. The players are talented, no...

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Always hungry

Lil Bit aka Royal Mom @royal52gens (5488) • United States 6 Feb 23

My granddaughter seems to always be hungry. She eats breakfast. A half hour later, she says she is hungry. I get her a snack. Not long and she is hungry again. This will go on all day long if I let it. She eats breakfast, lunch...

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Diana B. My granddaughters do the same thing! All four of them- ages 10, 6, 6 and 4. Sometimes I think they are eating out of boredom and habit. Also, when they are at my house, they hope to find better snacks than they have at home. That's usually not the...

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Rejected and Betrayed

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 7 Feb 23

Have you ever been tossed aside by someone who was supposed to love you? Have you felt betrayed or disrespected by the ones who should have had your back? Has the person you lived for treated you like a second-hand option instead...

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Diana B. I have absolutely experienced betrayals by those I loved. You're right, it happens to many people. Your post is so encouraging and true, based on my life experiences. God has taught me many things and He's healing my heart and mind, one day at a time.

8 Feb 23

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TV Theme Songs: Mister Ed

Four Walls @FourWalls (78768) • United States 8 Feb 23

Oh my aching everything. I’ve walked “too much”? Twenty five miles on this vacation, which is usually a month’s walking. I’ll take it easy for today (and see if I can find a spa/massage place). You’re not getting by without a...

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Diana B. It was fun to hear that song again! I hope you get relief from your aches and pains ASAP.

8 Feb 23

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Can we be God's friend?

Ken @kanuck1 (4435) 22 Oct 21

We all like to have good friends. They sure add to the joys of life. Is it possible to be friends with God? The Bible says that we can be friends with God. It speaks of Abraham being God's friend because of his great faith and...

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Diana B. Absolutely! We can be friends with God. I know because He has been my Heavenly Father and my most faithful friend all my life.

3 Feb 23

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Good morning, friends. Memories.

marguicha @marguicha (228544) • Chile 28 Jan 23

I woke up early so I have some people remodeling a house on TV instead of listening to news. I love what they do there and how they remodel with what they casll an open concept while I realise that I could never have that in my...

good morning saturday

memories

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Diana B. I enjoyed your memories. I have lived in the same house for 32 years. So many memories of my late husband and raising my kids here. An electric bread machine sits on a top shelf in the kitchen. I'll probably never use it, but my husband loved making bread for...

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Coffee, Tea, or What is your daytime drink today ?

James Higgins @JamesHxstatic (29411) • Eugene, Oregon 30 Jan 23

I drink freshly ground black, strong coffee in the morning, then, this time of year, switch to hot tea, English, Irish or Earl Grey and may have three cups of that. I'm curious about England & Ireland. Old movies and TV shows...

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Diana B. Coffee for me please! Hot in the mornings always, and all day during cold weather seasons. I love iced coffee too in warmer weather.

31 Jan 23

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Interesting Facts About the Victorian Era

celticeagle @celticeagle (179722) • Boise, Idaho 30 Jan 23

I enjoy Victorian architecture very much. I have a large file of pictures of Victorian houses. I have been doing research on this time in history for quite a while and decided to share some of the things I have found. It was a...

victorian era

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Diana B. That's a beautiful house! I enjoyed reading all the info you shared here. This is the type of history I love to learn about the most- people, their culture and lifestyles

30 Jan 23

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Stressful month

cherigucchi @cherigucchi (15841) • Philippines 25 Jan 23

January is such a stressful month for me and its all because of work I had to do and the never-ending chores waiting for me when I get home. I guess I have not been so active this month no matter how hard I try. My boss always...

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Diana B. Your last sentence is so important- get all the rest you need. Constant stress is one of the main causes of physical health problems. I hope things slow down at work soon.

26 Jan 23

Another trick that scammers use

Judy Evans @JudyEv (363016) • Rockingham, Australia 25 Jan 23

The photo has nothing to do with the post, except that there appears to be two suns and, of course, there is only one. The lifestyle village where we now live has its own Facebook page. Sometimes information and tips are put up....

scammers

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Diana B. It seems that scammers are getting more sophisticated with their deceitful tricks! Why don't they use their knowledge of technology to get a legitimate job? Thanks for the tips. I love the beautiful photo too.

25 Jan 23

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Talking with grandchildren

Lil Bit aka Royal Mom @royal52gens (5488) • United States 16 Jan 23

One of my granddaughters is graduating high school. She lives in Ohio. She wants to come to Arizona to attend college. So in June, I am going to Ohio. Her parents are packing a small U-haul truck with her belongings. I will drive...

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Diana B. Congrats on having 17 grandchildren! It's wonderful that your new college student granddaughter will be your housemate soon. I think it will be a sweet life experience for both of you! I have four granddaughters, ages 10, 6, 6 and 4. I got a grandson 4 months...

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Our little chick is doing well

Judy Evans @JudyEv (363016) • Rockingham, Australia 24 Jan 23

Those who read my discussions would know that we took a newly hatched chick to the house after it hatched out on its own a day after the two hens and other chicks had left the nest. It was very wobbly and I thought the hens might...

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Diana B. What a sweet story and photo! It reminds my of my childhood. We had a backyard mini farm and raised chickens.

24 Jan 23

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