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Category Archives: Writing & Reading

The Last Week of March

March 31, 2017

I am thinking that I will change my posting style on this blog a bit—to write smaller pieces, largely thoughts …

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A St. Patrick’s Day Feast of Tasty Irish Writing

March 17, 2017

The Gluten Free Irish Soda Bread Muffins are in the oven, so while I wait to please my gustatory senses, …

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Saying Yes with Shonda Rhimes

February 17, 2017

I am ridiculously late getting on the Shonda Rhimes bandwagon—about 11 years late.  I blame the TV promos for shows …

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How and Why I Give Myself a Little Credit

February 3, 2017

Where am I losing energy? I ask myself this question a lot.  I want to know what is draining me, …

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Coping Advice from a Children’s Book

January 27, 2017

One of my favorite picture books of all time is We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen.  I …

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The Values of Silence

November 11, 2016

My fingers hover over the keyboard. I have so many thoughts, so many reactions.  Sometimes I even type them out, …

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Coming Home to My Body

November 4, 2016

My mother and I are walking together this morning. It’s already apparent that it’s a tough one for both of …

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The Wisdom of Narrowing

October 28, 2016

A few years ago at a Sheep and Wool Festival amid stalls of colorful yarns of all kinds, my mom …

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The Power of Small

October 21, 2016

I crashed last weekend—exploding pain, unforgiving tiredness, the works. It was particularly disappointing because I had been starting to feel …

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Invoking Saint Frida

October 7, 2016

I spent a lot of last weekend in doubt. This is not an unfamiliar place for me.  I frequent the …

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Hello and welcome! I am a writer, harpist/singer, artist, and crafter living with chronic illness. My goal is to live joyfully and wholeheartedly through compassion, mindfulness, and creativity. I hope you find something in these pages that adds a little light to your day. :)

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Soooo . . . My mom says the proper orientation of this #miniartquilt is with the grey on the bottom. I say, it’s the one with the grey on top, though, I think it could be viewed from any angle and be interesting. What do you think? I am waiting to sign the piece until I have a consensus. #meditativecrafting #slowstitching #textileart #quiltart #artquilt #fabricart #fabriccollage #quilting #couching #embroidery #abstractquilt

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All musings, artwork, and photos here, not otherwise attributed, are the sole property of Diana Klein.
I write for the same reason I read--to learn, to feel, to be uplifted, or simply, to go on an adventure.

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