By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Vacation Magic Last week, husband and I spent six days in Estes Park, Colorado. We love the Rocky Mountain National Park, and often retreat there. We work at home, so unless we leave, we don’t have a break. We packed our coats, scarves, gloves, and hiking boots for a March getaway. Once in Estes

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: A Writer’s Workspace Is your workplace special to you? Many times I’ve been asked where I write. The answer is anywhere, yet I do have a designated office, a room where bits and pieces of me are scattered throughout. I’d like to share a few photos with you today. Okay, so my desk is slightly

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: March Celebrations March is here and with it comes the promise of spring, and we’re ready. No matter how much we love our winter sweaters, fireplaces, and snow sports, green and the color of blooming flowers is more appealing. So let’s get on board the spring train by celebrating March. Take a look at the

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Questions to Ask Before Getting Old I don’t recall taking a class in high school or college about what to ask myself before getting old. Psychology courses gave the textbook approach to ease our fears: this is what happens to the aging mind; what is lost, and what is retained. Frankly, I didn’t pay

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Memory Makers My nine-year-old granddaughter and I are writing a fantasy book. We started January, 2015 and plan to be finished in March, 2016. The time spent together has added depth and meaning to our relationship while creating a memory-maker for both of us. This book was her idea, and I knew I was

By DiAnn Mills @DiAnnMills Tweet this: Writers Love to Read Reading is a delicious treat that enriches our lives with tasty, rich words. No matter if our pleasure is fiction or nonfiction, taking time to fill our hearts and minds with a delightful adventure completes us as individuals seeking knowledge and inspiration. During this busy holiday season, I encourage you

Tweetable: 5 Ways to Enjoy Thanksgiving! via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1PV0PEZ #WritersLife #Thanksgiving (Click to Tweet) This is the month when family and friends gather together to enjoy each other in sweet conversation and share in an incredible feast—roasted turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes swimming in gravy, crisp colorful salads, yummy vegetables, rolls oozing with real butter, and mounds of desserts. Make sure

Tweetable: Chocolate Chip Cookies! via @DiAnnMills http://bit.ly/1KBewBK #WritersLife #NationalCookieMonth (Click to Tweet) October is National Cookie Month! Baking is one of my passions, especially delectable cookies. How could I pass up an opportunity to whip up an All-American Favorite with a twist? Cookie baking is really easy, and I have a few rules that always means good results. My recipe is

Those of you who grew up in the 60s remember Davy Jones and The Monkees sang this tune. John Stewart wrote it, and in December 1967, “Daydream Believer” hit the coveted number one spot on American charts. You can read the words and listen to the song here: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/monkees/daydreambeliever.html I’m a believer in daydreams. I think it’s a prerequisite to