Thanks for checking out my blog! I love writing and I love conversation. It is my hope that you will not only read my posts but that you will also respond and share your thoughts and experiences with me as well – even if you don’t agree!
My life experience…..
I spent 20 years in the not-for-profit world; first as a volunteer and then as an outreach worker for street people. As the years went on I also held other positions in administration, H.R., policy, communications, community relations, marketing, fundraising, media relations, volunteerism, events and more. I am grateful, beyond words, for having had these opportunities. Now I stand at a crossroad eagerly dreaming up and anticipating my new adventure.
As a child…..
As far back as I can remember I’ve wanted to make a difference in this world. I couldn’t wait to be a grown up because I thought, then, finally, I will always know what I should be doing. I think I was 8 or 9 years old when I sat in and really listened to a grownup conversation. I was shaken to the foundation with the revelation that they too struggled with knowing what to do. I guess that’s why we need each other to make it in this world.
What I believe…..
I believe in collaboration. I believe in building community. I believe in tearing down the walls that separate us. I believe in conquering fear through love and understanding and building tolerance. I believe we all have a mission and we are equipped with the exact right talents, education, experience and passion to accomplish it. I believe that every person/skill you need is right there sitting around the table with you and together you can change the world. I believe we should enjoy what we are doing and have fun. (A good sense of humour can get you through the most difficult of times). I believe we owe it to the world to courageously step out and do our part.
Email: talktodiana2004@yahoo.ca
Diana, your summary of what you believe — terrific words!
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Thank you Brett! ❤
Diana xo
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I love the blog and the desire to invest in the lives of others. Blessings on the impact you are making in the world. I would invite you to check out my blog as well. http://revheadpin.org
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Thanks Keith. I did and am following your blog now. Looking forward to your posts. ❤
Diana xo
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Followed your blog. I love it. Check out mine if and when you have time.
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Thank you Ashdapoet! I did go over and visit you and followed you. Thanks for stopping by! ❤
Diana xo
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It’s just Ashley, thanks though. Viewing your page was a joy and pleasure.
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thanks Ashley!
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Great life story, great words of wisdom, but most of all I LOVE THOSE HATS!
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haha thanks DL, I do live in redneck Alberta after all. 😉
Diana xo
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You are I are on the same ‘page,’ for sure. Great philosophy. And how nice of you to share my writing/philosophy/humor/love of love in my Roughwighting blog with others. Thank you – I’m grateful. ❤
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My pleasure! Hope you got a lot of visitors! ❤
Diana xo
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Took me * hours…. Damn typos! 😜
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Oh my! Look at all the Diana love…took my hours to scroll all the way down here! Hehe.
I just thought I’d leave you a message saying thank you for picking my for your ‘Friday Pick’ feature. What a pleasant surprise to brighten up my day. What a sweetheart you are. Thank you so much for thinking of me and my blog. You have made my day! big smiles over here 🙂
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Aww, I’m so glad Amanda. You’re so very welcome! ❤
Diana xo
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I love your philosophy! I’m glad you stopped by my blog and I will be following yours now as well! So happy to meet.
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Thank you. I’m glad too! ❤
Diana xo
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Thanks for the Friday pick, dear Diana.
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My pleasure Lucas!
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Happy Friday, Diana! I just tagged you in the Allergic to the Letter E Challenge. You can do it!
https://jenniferkellandperry.wordpress.com/2015/06/19/allergic-to-the-letter-e-challenge/
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Oh my LOL – thanks! 😉
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Hey there, we just found your blog and are eager to give it a browse. We’ll be following you from here on out and checking in regularly.
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Thanks so much. Just went over to your place to check out your blog and clicked follow! ❤
Diana xo
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Just discovered a wonderful person who loves people as much as I do. I will be checking in often.
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Thank you so much for your kind words Karl. I’ve been over to check out your blog will be checking in on you too! ❤
Diana xo
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Hi Diana – I’m so honored that you chose my story for your Friday pick! That was so sweet of you – thank you so very much! I’m also honored to know you and have your friendship as well. Thanks again. xoxo
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My pleasure Kelly, you’re a great story-teller! ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you so much for the “nod,” Diana!
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My pleasure Michelle. ❤
Diana xo
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Just found my way to your blog, and have been enjoying it immensely!
~Audrey
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Hello Audrey and welcome to my blog! I’m so glad you’ve dropped in to say hello. ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you so much for visit and kind words and the follow Diana, it’s highly appreciated! 🙂
Now I look forward to see more of your blog. 🙂
Have a wonderful weekend.
Warm greetings from the North,
Dina & co Xx
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Thank you Dina, warm greeting from Canada back at you! ❤
Diana xo
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Diana, as you can tell, I’m a little behind on my blog reading! I realized something was going on when all these new bloggers were coming to my blog saying Diana sent me! Thank you so much for featuring me in your Friday Pick 151! I am truly honored that you decided to shine a light on the gratitude I am consciously leaning into. It’s great to be on this playground called life with you. I love what you, me and so many other fellow boggers are co-creating in the world through our writing and sharing!
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It was my pleasure Vicki. Your positivity and gratitude are inspiring! ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you so much for featuring my post as your Friday pick. So very kind of you!
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My pleasure Sue – love your blog! ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you Diana. Like getting a hug your kind words are. 🙂
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Hi Diana, Patty over at ‘I’m not sick boy!’ introduced you at my blog hop party which is currently underway. The party is on for the rest of the day and I do hope you can pop over and participate if you can. I can send you the link if it makes it easier. There are lots of other bloggers at the party and I’m sure they would like you to join them and their blogging communities.
Have a great day, and very pleased to meet you.
Best wishes,
Hugh
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Good morning Hugh!
Thank you for coming over to introduce yourself – I’ve just come back from your blog. What a prolific writer you are! I will try to go back a little later to check out your party.
Have a wonderful day Hugh. ❤
Diana xo
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You’re welcome, Diana, and thank you for your lovely comments about my writing 🙂
See you soon.
xx
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thank you so much for selecting and featuring my blog. that was very kind of you. – best, beth
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My pleasure Beth! ❤
Diana xo
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Thank you Diana for your help and sharing my blogs!!! :)))
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My pleasure Laura!
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Oh, my gosh. You are so nice to give me such a big thumbs up. Wow, I am honored. Guess this means that I have succeeded in getting you to join the Pod people. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WLsjlmrQ6Mw
I love the line: “Somebody or something wants this duplication to take place.” Guess that’s me.
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My pleasure Don!
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Dearest Diana, I just nominated you for the Premio Dardos Award. It is for artistic creativity in writing. You are artistic and creative, my friend. I know awards are a pain, but I took this one because I think it is honorable, and so I wish to pass it on to you, too.
http://markbialczak.com/2015/02/01/accepting-an-award-again-because-its-a-dart-to-the-art-of-creativity/
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Thank you so much Mark. What an honour to be listed with so many creative people!
I hope you understand when I tell you I don’t do awards because … well I’m lazy and/or it’s overwhelming and seems so cumbersome.
I understand the value of awards, really I do, there are so many gifted people out there and that’s why I started my Friday Picks as a way to highlight my beautiful blogging friends, one at a time and to partially waylay my guilt over not doing awards.
Again, thank you for nominating me. I am humbled.
Diana xo
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I totally understand. And I feel good about honoring you with this nomination, my friend.
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Hi Diana, I want to let you know that I am nominating you for the Versatility Blogging Award. ❤️
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Thank you Patty. That means so much to me.
Please understand that I do not participate in award nominations. I started Friday Picks as a way to honour bloggers who touch me with their posts. I Hope you understand.
Diana xo
for more information click this link: https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/why-i-dont-do-awards/
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No problem. I thought that might be the case. I just didn’t see the notice. Have a nice day! 😊
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Diana, I love your new avatar pic! Beautiful!
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Thanks Lynda!
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Your blog is fun! Keep up the good work :).
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I will try Rob, thank you!
Diana xo
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Hello Diana! I’ve decided to read and follow 15 interesting and new blogs a day every day for the first month of 2015, and yours is today’s #13! Feel free to come visit me when you can at http://www.thatssojacob.wordpress.com, and follow if you like what you read. Happy new year and happy blogging!
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Lucky 13! Thank you Jacob – heading over to check out your blog now.
Diana xo
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You went and done it. You went and followed Uncle Bardie’s Stories & Such. You are now one of Uncle Bardie’s Band of Merry Followers. Just so you know, Uncle Bardie’s a hoot, and he’s got quite a few whoppers in his bag of stories. Some funny, some not so funny. But all told for your entertainment. Thank you for following his blog.
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I appreciate you finding me, and sharing me, Diana. That may sound awkward but in the land of blogging. 😉 I’m so sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you, I’ve been quite under the weather for two days and trying to catch up. I’m glad you found me. 🙂
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My pleasure Colleen. Mark is well connected, isn’t he? I hope you feel better soon. 😀
Diana xo
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Thank you so much. And yes, Mark is! 🙂
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Hello there Diana, I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. I realize you have an established blog with lots of followers but your blog is quite simply Lovely. I always enjoy your posts and our “WordPress friendship”. Keep the great content coming!
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How very kind of you! I am truly humbled and grateful.
I hope you will understand when I tell you that I do not participate in these awards. Not because people aren’t worthy of them; there are many great writers out there.
In lieu of nominating bloggers I select one writer per week and feature them on my Friday Pick. To date I have featured 123 blogs!
For more information, follow this link: https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/why-i-dont-do-awards/
Thanks again for honouring me with a nomination. I am deeply touched.
Diana xo
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I completely understand. I love your Friday picks idea. My blog was one of your Friday Picks, which I was honored to be a pick by the way. By nominating some of my favorites I do not expect everyone to comply with the award. But more to let some of my favorite bloggers know how much I enjoy their blogs and their contributions. Happy blogging my friend 🙂
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Yes, I felt that from you. Thanks for your kind words and for understanding.
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Diana, I wasn’t sure where to put a note to you, so hoping this finds you! Thank you for the Friday pick, such a fun thing to wake up to this, now thanks to you even finer Friday! Such sweet folks from your blog stopping by to comment and visit. You are generous in your Friday Pick tradition and I always find someone new and interesting and insightful from you and it’s a gift to be on this end of it. You are a generous spirit, we need more like you. Have a happy summery weekend! xo
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It was my pleasure Bonnie, so glad people are stopping by to check you out! ❤
Diana xo
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Diana thanks for stopping by my place and following I look forward in reading more from you too and happy that Jennifer sent you over to say hi. Your blog and beliefs are inspiring and comforting we need more people like you in the world
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Thank you so much for your kind and generous words!
Diana xo
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Diana, I don’t know if I’ve ever read your “About” page before! You are a gift to the world (if I haven’t made that clear before). Better late than never, on both counts.
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Awww you’re so sweet – thank you Ann. The feeling is mutual. ❤
Diana xo
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Hello there,
I have nominated you for The Dragon’s Loyalty Award! You can see the details on my blog at http://rachelcarrera.wordpress.com/2014/03/23/the-dragons-loyalty/. 🙂
~Rachel
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Thank you Rachel.
Diana xo
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Wow! You are doing amazing things. Thanks for inspiring me and others!
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Hey Anna, thanks for your encouragement!
Diana
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HI Diana, Thank you so much for posting Life is … Letting Go from http://www.FindYourMiddleGround.com on your friday pick. What a wonderful surprise!! I am honored to be on your friday pick list 🙂
Sending you a virtual hug and big grin.
Val x
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It was my pleasure Val!
Diana xo
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Hi, Diana,
Congratulations! I have nominated your blog for the Wonderful Team Member Readership Award. You can find information at: http://rachelcarrera.wordpress.com/2014/03/11/wonderful-team-member-readership-award/
Best wishes!
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Rachel, thank you so much, I am humbled and honoured. I hope you understand when I say that I do not participate in these awards. For an explanation please visit this tab: https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/why-i-dont-do-awards/
Diana
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Thank you for reminding us to appreciate, love and support each other. If we could all do that it would definitely make this world a better place……..Thanks for stopping by also…… much appreciated! 🙂
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You’re welcome and thank you as well Abi!
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Thanks so much for featuring my ‘Posh Brownies’! I’m glad you like them and keep reading!
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My pleasure Tassy and I will!
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Thank you very much for visiting my blog and for featuring it on yours! The kind gesture is highly appreciated. Happy holidays, dear 🙂
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My pleasure! Your post is very insightful.
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Hi, Lady Di! I just dropped by to say, Merry Christmas!!!
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Merry Christmas Smitty!!!!
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good to see
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Thanks for stopping by Dean!
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Thank you, Diana, for everything.
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You’re very welcome Ann. What an eye-opener it was for me to realize how difficult it can be to accept even good things into our lives. ❤
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Thank you Diana for showcasing my post in your Friday picks. I’m so honored!
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My pleasure Tracy, I really enjoy your blog. And what’s the point of a good thing, if you don’t share it!
xo
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Agreed–there is no point to goodness if it isn’t shared! Well said.
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Please accept this Award
http://prayingforoneday.wordpress.com/2013/08/22/the-versatile-blogger/
I tried to give to new followers or now blog I liked.
Thanks, Shaun
PS: IF YOU DON’T ACCEPT AWARDS, COULD YOU PASS IT TO A FRIEND?
Thank you
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Thank you so much Shaun it means a lot when others nominate me, I feel blessed. I do not accept awards, mostly because, well read this: https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/why-i-dont-do-awards/
I’m grateful for the gesture and hope you will understand.
Peace to you,
Diana
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Of course I understand. lol..
If you could pass it to a friend?
Someone who does awards. that be cool..
Thank you for being honest and getting back to me.
Shaun x
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I won’t pass it on either – sorry LOL! That’s why I do Friday Picks! 😉
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No worries..I will remove you and pass it on elsewhere..
Thanks for being honest 😀
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Thanks for understanding.
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It is only a picture award, my god how stupid would anyone be to get offended over that, lol..
Really, never even a small issue..
Some don’t get back, least you did..
So thank you..
x
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Hey lady! Thanks so much for the shout out! ❤
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‘I believe in building community.’
🙂 🙂
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Thanks Sedge, so glad to hear it!
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Diana you are a GEM!
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Ahh thank you – perhaps a wandering in circles one presently!
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Dearest Diana,
I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your Friday Pick 57 post.
Thank you so much for sharing it with your readers and for your kind words.
I’m really touched. It made my day. 🙂
Sincerely,
Andrea ❤
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My sincere pleasure Andrea!
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I’ve nominated you for the Shine On Award!
http://aliciabenton.wordpress.com/2013/06/18/ive-won-many-awards-and-i-want-more-if-you-want-to-call-it-hunger-then-im-hungry-for-awards-shahrukh-khan/
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Thank you my dear – love your post!
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Amazing profile! I have never visited Alberta but hope to do that soon. I can see they raise great people there!
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Aww thanks so much Terry! Only I came here all growed up. I grew up with German parents in Quebec; I like to think of myself as a German seperatist! If you’re ever in Alberta, let me know and I will be your tour guide!
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Thank you and I will take you up on the offer! 🙂
I’ve been to Montreal but not further. I will certainly let you know when I visit. Like wise when you plan to visit NYC, let me know! 🙂
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You have a wonderful philosophy. Collaboration and community building can do so much to make the world a better place.
I am honored that you selected A Hundred Years Ago as your Friday50 pick. Thank you!
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Thank you Sheryl and you’re very welcome – I love your blog!
Diana
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Hi Diana, I believe, that I like what you believe and, that if we all just listened for the things we have in common – in spite of differences in language, religion or culture – there would be so much less strife in the world…
And, in spite of how bad things may get, it’s always better if we can laugh (even just a little bit) instead of cry: )
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I agree Deb! Laughter is the best medicine! Every now and then crying cleanses our souls.
What do you think it’s going to take for people to look past language, religion, culture, etc., and look for commonalities? And do you believe it’s possible?
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Sorry for taking so long to see this… (Guess I missed the “follow up comments” button; )
Do I believe we can get over the differences? Abso-friggin-lutely! I BELIEVE that it’s already happening. I BELIEVE that 95% of the world’s population is composed of people who know what’s right and try to do it (95% of the time)
Oh, and about the “aboot” thing? I’m guessing it’s because of the Scottish(Gaelic) influence, but have you ever heard it said by someone from Nova Scotia?
LOVE listening to local accents – VIVE LA DIFFÉRENCE and variety IS the spice of life!
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Diana- Thank you so much for choosing my blog for one of your Friday Picks. It humbles me, and I am honored.
I have commemorated this Friday Pick with a banner on my sidebar which serves also, as a direct link to your blog. Hopefully, you approve.
Thank you, again.
Dave
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Love it! Thank you!
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thank you so much for visiting my blog…so glad we met
take care
sriram
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It was my pleasure! I’m glad we met too. 🙂
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Congratulations ~ I’ve nominated you for the WP Family Award! Please stop by to pick up your award ~ Hugs to you! http://misifusa.wordpress.com/2013/04/20/a-la-familia-wp-family-awards/
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Thank you so much – I’m so honoured. I hope you understand when I say I don’t nominate others for awards, not because they aren’t awesome but… well I explain it here https://talktodiana.wordpress.com/why-i-dont-do-awards/
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I understand ~ thank you! I still wanted you to have the award! I love the Friday Picks! ♥
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Thank you for your graciousness and for your generosity!
xo
Diana
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♥♥♥ Thanks for being You! xo
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(smiling) I love being me and I sense that you love being you too.
xo
Diana
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You are so right! Cheers to us! 🙂 xo
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I like your message Diana. Cheers from a fellow Canadian!
Fred.
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Thanks Fred, cheers back at ya!
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You’ve got mail Diana! Pls check your email. 🙂 hugs (blushing)
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I saw it and will check it out. Why are you blushing though? By the way, I love your faith in humanity and the hope you carry in your heart. Keep shining that light!
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Best wishes for your journey. From a fellow Calgarian
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Thank you so much Jean…always good to meet a neighbour!
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I can relate to this so well and I find your words inspiring. Sometimes it’s a bit scary, the fact that people really see the world only from their own position. Like there wasn’t any other people. People seem to think that once they are gone the whole world collapses. The greatest people are the ones who see themselves at the same line with others, without ever starting to question the whole thing.
You are very warm hearted, Diana. I have alot of respect towards your kind of people and so many of the things you’ve done reminds me of someone of my closest friends. 🙂
-Mari
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Oh Mari, thank you so much for your kind words. You made my day!
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You have been nominated for the Sisters of the blogging world award. http://thoughtsfromanamericanwoman.wordpress.com/2012/11/28/the-heart-of-bloggers/
Blessings, Patty
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I am honoured and humbled. Thank you very much!
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Followed your inspiring blog! I look forward to hear what you’re going to write about. 🙂
-Mari
http://ohyesshesabitchbutnotyours.com/
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Thank you Mari! I’m heading over to see yours. I’ve got to say, Catchy Title! 😉
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Diana, I just tried to sent you an email to the address above and it was returned. I’ve already connected with some wonderful bloggers thanks to you! I’d like to thank you for the Friday pick by giving you either a print or ebook copy of Tangerine Tango: Women Writers Share Slices of Life. Let me know which you’d like and send me your home address if you want the print.
my email is lisakwinkler@gmail.com
Lisa
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Thanks Lisa, I just sent you an email. Did you type dot com instead of dot ca per chance? I’m so excited!
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Thank you, thank you for the “Friday Picked!” I’m honored! Thanks so much. Have great weekend. xox. Lisa
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You’re welcome – my pleasure!
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You are a dear ♥ Thanks for making me your Friday pick…. I am humbled ♥ paula
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My pleasure – great topic!
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🙂
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Nice to meet you. I wandered over from mrs fringe. I look forward to exploring 🙂
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I love mrsfringe! Thank you for wandering over and checking out my blog. 🙂
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Since you closed your comments… I’ll have to thank you here! Diana! Thank you so much for making me a Friday Pick! I’m completely humbled and honored. Have a great weekend… and glad the post made you laugh.
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You’re most welcome! You are a gifted writer and I am always happy to see your posts show up in my inbox. You have a wonderful weekend as well. 🙂
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Thanks for your kind encouragement! 😉
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Ditto your well-balanced praise of Kina and ‘Human in Recovery’. I don’t let the week pass without checking in on her journey. Good stuff. Dan
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I’ve become attached to this online group of good folks!
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Hi Diana! I just wanted to stop by and let you know I’ve nominated you for the Addictive Blog Award 🙂 You can find out more about it here:
http://thehandwrittenlife.wordpress.com/2012/09/18/addictive-blog-award/
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Thank you so much!
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hello,
The toothstone game, in which you add 5 words to a story and pass it on has come your way. Thanks to some clever devil.
I have no idea how it works, but you can the start here: http://resamcconaghy.com/2012/09/19/toothsome-story-game/
and see Resa’s post here, http://resamcconaghy.com/2012/09/19/toothsome-story-game/
and my 5 words here…. http://bwfiction.wordpress.com/2012/09/19/toothsome-story/
oh my this is confusticating. But I look forward to seeing your 5 words on the story!
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Hello — I remember once you mentioned you hadn’t seen a goldfinch — here is one… hope you are well…
http://plainphotography.com/2012/09/11/lyman-woods-1-american-gold-finch/
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What a pretty little bird – almost canary like. Thanks Bill! All is good here, how’s the hand?
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getting better, thanks for asking.
they are pretty, and dart about so giving you just a glimpse of bright yellow, always bringing a smile
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Hi, Diana! Weirdly, I thought I’d already followed you… just found out I was wrong. Hmmm. Technology. But I’m here now!
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Welcome and thank you!
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Yep.. I think I’m going to enjoy your site… I’ve had a look at a few of your posts and so wanted to comment… but held back for now… till time is better for me.. But I will be following you from now on …I look forward to it…
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Thank you very much! I look forward to your updates as well.
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Hi! I’ve nominated you for THE WONDERFUL TEAM MEMBER READERSHIP AWARD. You can read about this great award on my blog http://changeforbetterme.wordpress.com I’m nominating the blogs I thought deserved it, I do out of respect. It’s because I love how they always interact with other bloggers. Reading and commenting. They in my humble opinion represent the bloggers who support other bloggers in the best way! It is no way because I want to spam my blog, or get new readers. I really only want to honor other bloggers! Please don’t feel you are any way obligated in following the rules or doing anything other than accepting. thanks!
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Thank you so much. I am honoured. xo
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You are so very welcome!
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Hi Diana, I am glad my fellow blogger friend reblogged your article. It is always nice meeting a fellow blogger who cares for our world. I look forward to reading up on your blog and getting caught up as well getting to know you through cyberspace! Blessings – Patty
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Thank you Patty for stopping by and commenting. I really appreciate it. I look forward to checking out your blog after work!
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Hi Diana! I know you don’t do awards and I COMPLETELY understand and respect that. Just letting you know you are loved and appreciated! I love your blog and have nominated you for several awards! Please don’t feel obligated to participate – just know that you are appreciated. Here’s the post: http://newsofthetimes.org/2012/08/28/tuesday-tunes-ramble-on-and-awards-galore/ Keep up the great work!
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Hi Diana… glad we connected! Can’t wait to read more as one of your followers.
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I’m glad as well! Thank you for following – I’m thrilled. Looking forward to your posts as well. 🙂
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Hi there!! I love your blog and I nominated you for the Booker Award! Hope you will play along! http://newsofthetimes.org/2012/08/23/travel-photo-of-the-year-contest-and-the-booker-award/
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You beautiful woman you! Thank you so much. I don’t do these, not for any philosophical reasons, just plain too overwhelming and time consuming for me. But please know that I value your blog and you. I started Friday Pick to highlight blogs that I am enjoying and have enjoyed how it’s connected a whole bunch of people I admire and respect. I hope that makes up for my laziness in some small way…I love reading your blog, you always make me think, you rock at starting discussions. I hope you can forgive me….keep writing, keep inspiring and peace to you. 🙂
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I know – and feel no guilt. I love your Friday picks and have found a few great blogs to follow through it. Thanks so much for reading and engaging in the conversations!! I love your blog and am always inspired when I visit – so keep up the great work!!! I’m going to keep sending awards your way just to continue to show you lots of love – but just feel virtual hugs and keep up the great work! And absolutely no obligation!!
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Oh my gosh! Thank you – I think I have a ‘girl crush’ on you! 😉
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😉 It’s completely mutual, my dear!
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Hi, I really enjoy reading your blog and have nominated you for the “Inspiring Blog Award” and “One Lovely Blog Award.” There are a few rules to this nomination (these aren’t my rules, so do what you want…no pressure) you need to give a shout out to me, of course, tell us 7 things about yourself and then nominate 15 bloggers, that’s the tricky part, if you don’t have 15, don’t worry, just pass it on to someone….share the joy by following this link http://changeforbetterme.wordpress.com
If you have all ready been nominated my apologies and pass it on anyway! We all love to be recognized for our work. Enjoy!
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Thank you so much. I enjoy your blog as well. I am a bad award accepter in the sense that for whatever reason, overwhelmedness or laziness I do not do the the things needed to accept an award. But I do enjoy your blog and I am honoured by your gesture, please believe that. I started my Friday Pick post to highlight blogs that I have enjoyed during the week. I’m pretty sure one of yours will make it on that post in the near future. Darn it I feel so guilty!
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Oh I knew you didn’t “do” the awards Diana. I wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog so I nominated you! I love how you write and feel you deserve the awards whether you follow the “rules” or not. So don’t feel guilty please. Just enjoy! 🙂
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Thank you for understanding and your graciousness. 🙂
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Hi Diana, I look forward to following your blog, I’m so glad you stopped by mine so I was able to find you 🙂
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My pleasure! And welcome!
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Nice meeting you very sociable girl. 🙂
Subhan Zein
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Nice to meet you too! Yeah I like people for sure. 🙂
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Thanks for liking my August 1st post!
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Thanks for liking my Inside post!
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You’re welcome 🙂
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I just found your blog and I’m looking forward to reading more!
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Thank you for checking it out and welcome!
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I couldn’t love your blog more. So, I nominated you for 4 awards!! newsofthetimes.org/2012/06/15/thank-yous-and-appreciation-an-embarassment-of-riches/ Do with these whatever feels right. Thanks for a fantastic blog!!
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Thank you so much!!!
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Of course!!I really love your thoughtful blog and have appreciated your encouragement and thoughtful comments. This is just a little thank you. Again, do with it what you will.
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An award coming your way http://jensinewall.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/accolade-a-day/
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(smiling) Thanks you made my day!
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yeah glad I could
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I have nominated you for the One Lovely Blog Award. If you choose to accept the rules are posted here: geniespeaks.wordpress.com/2012/06/10/one-lovely-blog-award-2. If you choose not to accept; that’s okay, just know I really enjoy your blog.
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Thank you so much Genie – I’m enjoying your blog too! I am humbled by your nomination. – Diana
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Nice to meet you on your blog .
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nice to meet you too!
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hello
nice to meet you
David in Maine USA
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likewise I’m sure! Thanks for stopping by 🙂
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glad i did…
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Diana
thanks for posting Five-Reflections as ‘Friday Pick 19’ and sending your friends to visit, some are even following – you have such a kind heart! I certainly appreciate your thoughtfulness, your posts and your friends that have dropped by…
i’m really not a master at Haiku, i just reflect on the beautiful nature around me.
Happy Autumn 2012
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