Author Archives: Dianna Dann Narciso

Here We Go Again…

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

In January, I wrote this: The thing is, no matter what people tell you, no matter what you do, you might not succeed. Everyone out there telling you how to succeed–Just keep submitting to corporate publishers or agents! Persistence is … Continue reading →

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The Problem with The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel finale

Posted on June 6, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I watched the final episode of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel Season Five just before leaving for vacation. So I had plenty of time to think about it. When I got home, I binge-watched the entire season again. I have to … Continue reading →

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Aunt Faye was wrong (or…why I can’t enjoy anything)

Posted on April 19, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I started a new class this morning with The Great Courses. I’d been trying to listen to a class on The Federalist Papers for a long time and, I’m sorry to say, it was just so boring! So I switched … Continue reading →

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Searching for my sewing mojo

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I’m going to the Original Sewing & Quilting Expo in Lakeland this weekend! Three days of classes, demos, and shopping! I’m excited and anxious at the same time. Traveling is always anxiety producing for me. But I’m determined to do … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Brevard Zoo

Posted on February 9, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

This post contains a few videos and might take a few moments to load. Sorry about that. We renewed our Brevard Zoo annual memberships after several years and decided to visit last weekend. Members get in early, so it was … Continue reading →

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Diet Coke’s Day Out

Posted on January 30, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

We attended the Sunshine State Book Festival on Saturday in Gainesville. One hundred fifty authors inside a huge Methodist church. As the spaces for each author were small, we left the cooler in the car, leaving Hubs to run out … Continue reading →

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Oh, look…It’s January again

Posted on January 8, 2023 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I’ve made some changes. And while, yes, I did decide on this momentous upheaval of “how things are going” late last year, it really has nothing to do with the whole New Year thing. But it does feel sort of … Continue reading →

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Hey, Epcot…it’s not me, it’s you

Posted on November 5, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

It’s been a couple of years since we visited Epcot for the food & wine festival. The only reason was Covid. But we’ve been vaccinated over and over again, and we’ve likely already had it and were asymptomatic, so we … Continue reading →

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Hurricanes, ACs, and Jabs, Oh My!

Posted on October 8, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

We knew there was a hurricane headed toward the gulf. Honestly, I can’t recall where it was when we left for our week-long vacation to the Atlanta area and then on to Chattanooga. We left on a Friday and spent … Continue reading →

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A tiny little rant on Christian Nationalism