Category Archives: The Sunshine State

Where it’s too hot to think straight…

I am too many people…

Posted on September 17, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

Some years ago, I was at a local author expo and over all the noise in the room, at some point, I realized someone was calling my name. But he wasn’t saying, “Dianna.” He was saying, “Dana.” When I finally heard … Continue reading →

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Binge Worthy Period TV Shows

Posted on September 12, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I haven’t been reading much lately. I go through periods in which my brain just doesn’t want to let me concentrate very much. So, I watch TV. Sue me. Here are some of my favorite period shows. These are totally … Continue reading →

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A visit to Ballard Park

Posted on August 31, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

Years ago, in the 90’s I think, I was part of a homeschooling group that met at Ballard Park once a month. I’m not very good with time so I can’t say how long it’s been since I’ve been to … Continue reading →

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Scrumptious Earthquake Cake

Posted on August 13, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

Did you catch the Moby-Dick reference in the video? Earthquake cake is also known as upside-down German chocolate cake because to make it, you put coconut and chopped pecans on the bottom of the pan and then pour German chocolate … Continue reading →

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Netflix’s Persuasion vs. Other Adaptations

Posted on August 2, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

This post contains spoilers! I watched the Netflix adaptation of Jane Austen’s Persuasion…so you don’t have to. Okay, it wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever seen, but I was definitely disappointed with it. If you’ve never read the book, or … Continue reading →

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A visit to Turkey Creek Sanctuary

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

There’s always something different to see at Turkey Creek.

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Rock n Roll Crossword Puzzle Solution

Posted on May 19, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso
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Free crossword puzzle!

Posted on May 17, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

I’ve been having a lot of fun recently creating puzzle books. Right now I’m working on a book of crossword puzzles that should be published later this year. Here’s a downloadable freebie that’s not in the book. You can find … Continue reading →

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On Abortion

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

Posted on March 22, 2022 by catspah This essay was originally posted on the old Atheist View website in 2014 or thereabouts and reposted to this new blog a couple of months ago. It bears repeating right now. So here it is again… … Continue reading →

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If I’m just a fictional character, can I be Elle Woods?

Posted on April 7, 2022 by Dianna Dann Narciso

According to Nick Chater, we know nothing about anything, even ourselves. I suppose that’s an oversimplification. But in an excerpt from his book The Mind is Flat* over at BigThink, he lays out the evidence to show that we make … Continue reading →

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