DianneN

@DianneN (247862)

United States

Joined myLot 11 years ago

Hi! I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I am a retired teacher and college professor and love life, especially my family, friends, traveling, and shopping.

Discussions (1557)

DianneN's Discussions

Meet Our New Grandkitty

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 31 Jan

Her name is Pitchou, she was fostered for 5 months before being adopted by my younger son last April, and is the sweetest little thing. She runs and plays throughout the day and night and has yet to bite, hiss, or She looks...

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The Ice Princess ~ Beginning Where I Left Off

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 29 Jan

For her 16th birthday, the ice princess couldn’t be a camper at her favorite camp anymore, so her parents gave her the gift of a lifetime. She flew from NYC with a few of her best friends from home and camp to Utah. From there...

she grew up way too fast for me

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Not Happy Saying Things Come in Threes

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 28 Jan

I was about to say that either all bad things come in threes or all good things, but not right now. I had my hair color repaired yesterday for free. Well, he better have! Today I had fairy hair done for half my usual price....

do you think things come in threes good or bad

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Stupid Florida Hairdresser ~ Ruined My Hair Color!

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 27 Jan

Nobody does it better than my Connecticut hairdresser. Finding a good hairdresser in Florida has been rough, but I found one that I have been using for at least 6 years. Last week he colored, highlighted, and cut my hair. It...

huge hair color error

embarrassed to be seen in public

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Being Worried Kept me Off MyLot

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 26 Jan

Not hearing from our older son, and not hearing the truth for a while, proved a shock to us. To make a long story as short as I possibly can, he was working as Global Chief Compliance Officer, Senior Assistant General Counsel,...

job loss and recovery

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Remember Me?

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 25 Jan

I recently spoke to a myLot friend on the phone. She filled me in on the comings and goings here on myLot, so I promised her I would stop by. I believe it’s almost been two years since I have last posted a discussion. I must...

return to mylot

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3:36 PM

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 2 May 24

I can’t believe I just let out a long sigh…. Just want to update you on a couple of things. I’m looped! I wanted to use up a tiny wedge of lime, so made myself a gin and tonic. . Waste...

orville lives

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Hubs is Happy

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 30 Apr 24

Ugh…. The work we have been doing. It’s the usual…..cleaning, packing, cramming as much as humanly possible into the car, and doing laundry. Our car will be picked up tomorrow and shipped home. I will be getting my fairy hair...

the end is in sight

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My Heart was in My Throat

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 27 Apr 24

Once someone gets something into their head in my family, there is no stopping them. We were surprised to hear that our grandson wanted to attend boarding school during high school, but figured it would pass. He was only in 6th...

boarding school

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I am a Compulsive Thief and Do Not Want to be Helped

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 26 Apr 24

I’m confessing to you. I go berserk when I see something I want and just have to have it! If someone is lurking around, I saunter away. Otherwise I steal. I can’t help myself But I only steal when the owner isn’t available....

have no idea what they are called

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Things Work Out for the Best

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 24 Apr 24

My son and granddaughter were supposed to visit us in Florida the weekend before they actually came, but my son called to ask if we would mind if they changed the date. I was so disappointed. He has been a huge fan of the UCONN...

not gone forever

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Leaving Florida a Week from Friday

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 23 Apr 24

It’s not easy preparing to leave here, despite the obvious reasons. Must eat up what’s in the refrigerator and freezer and leave something to eat when our car gets shipped home Post office has our change of address form City...

such is my life the last week of april

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Influencing Social Media Influencers

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 22 Apr 24

In case you don’t recognize this guy, it’s my grandson! Last summer, before going to camp in Maine, he went to goalie camp in Minnesota for a month. He got hot playing hockey and his long hair annoyed him. So he looked up hair...

he is not my granddaughter

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Don’t Be Shocked!

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 21 Apr 24

Just a quick hello from me. I haven’t forgotten myLot, nor my friends here. Just wanted to drop in to say a big hello. I’m shocked that I haven’t stopped by sooner. The Ice Princess stopped by last weekend to visit Grammy and...

youth

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Look at how thin we got!!!

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 26 Dec 23

I’m so proud of hubs! He was a chunky boy for way too long, thanks to my cooking and sneaking out for breakfast and lunch with his friends, telling me he only went out for coffee He decided to diet and return to the...

diet and exercise really works

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Oh, What the Heck!

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 25 Dec 23

Hi my friends! I wasn’t planning on returning to myLot until sometime in January, but after replying to your sweet and wonderful messages after all this time, I figured I’d stop by to wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy...

see you soon

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I Didn’t Feel Like Being Here Today

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 12 Apr 23

The weather has been very rainy and windy today. A good day to stay in and relax for a change. So, all I did was make a beef stew on the stovetop, go over my list for my dinner party on Friday, clean the inside of the oven (easy...

cozy kind of day

beef stew

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I Never Touched a Chicken

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 11 Apr 23

That’s the truth! I was on my morning walk yesterday when I stopped to take a photo of some pretty yellow flowers on a shrub. I didn’t care for the photo, so was about to take another photo when I got the shock of my life. A...

morning walk

always something

big fat chicken

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Back in Town

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 10 Apr 23

I never thought the last several weeks would keep me away from myLot for so long, but I can’t complain. Hubs and I have been in and out of Florida many times. If you’re interested, these are the reasons why. We sponsored our...

story of my life

florida and elsewhere

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I Want a Divorce

DianneN @DianneN (247862) • United States 11 Mar 23

My friends know how much I adored Doodles the cat. He was the smartest and most lovable cat I have ever had. He passed away on November 12th, 2019. I think of him every day. Last night after dinner and before the play, we...

mean uncaring husband

the perfect gift

kitties

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