Photo by Elias Morr on Unsplash What’s the one luxury you can’t live without? The one luxury I absolutely can’t live without is delicious, nutritious food. I call it a luxury not because it’s fancy, but because it’s often expensive to buy, time-consuming to prepare, and sometimes hard to find. The food I seek outContinue reading “WELLNESS ON A PLATE”
Author Archives: Diane Williams
“WHEN THE WORLD WAKES UP”
Photo by Nichika Sakurai on Unsplash What’s your favorite season of the year—and why? Mine: SPRING.More sunlight. Fresh blooms. Beach walks. Lighter clothes. Smiling strangers. Selling books in the park. What’s not to love? It’s when I find myself getting out more, enjoying the elements, slowing down, and taking in the miracles all around me.Continue reading ““WHEN THE WORLD WAKES UP””
“BE ALIVE:LIVE LIFE FEARLESSLY”
If humans had taglines, what would yours be? Mine would be: “Be alive. Live life fearlessly.” It’s one thing to be living, but it’s something greater to truly be alive—to go after what you want without letting fear stand in the way. Is there something you’ve always wanted, but fear kept you from pursuing it?Continue reading ““BE ALIVE:LIVE LIFE FEARLESSLY””
HEALTH AND WEALTH:TWIN PILLARS OF A GOOD LIFE
Photo by fauxels: What are the most important things needed to live a good life? For me, the two most important things needed to live a good life are health and wealth. The two are deeply connected—your health can create wealth, and your wealth can protect your health. When your health is compromised, especially byContinue reading “HEALTH AND WEALTH:TWIN PILLARS OF A GOOD LIFE”
“TIME WELL SPENT: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY DAUGHTER”
Photo by Photo By: Kaboompics Who do you spend the most time with? I spend most of my time at home with my lovely daughter—we both work from home, so our days often overlap. One of our favorite parts of the day is sitting down for lunch together. We share not only food, but greatContinue reading ““TIME WELL SPENT: CONVERSATIONS WITH MY DAUGHTER””
The Day I Thought I Made the Bestseller List
Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash If you had to change your name, what would your new name be? I’d choose Taylor Brookes—and one day, I plan to use it as my pen name. It has a nice rhythm, it’s easy to spell, and it sticks in your memory. My hope is that if someoneContinue reading “The Day I Thought I Made the Bestseller List”
TRICK OR TREAT, THEN REPEAT
Photo by Denny Müller on Unsplash Describe your dream chocolate bar. I love chocolate bars—maybe a little too much! While I don’t have a dream chocolate bar, I’ll always reach for a classic: Hershey’s milk chocolate. There’s just something nostalgic and comforting about it. Halloween is one of my favorite holidays, and part of theContinue reading “TRICK OR TREAT, THEN REPEAT”
The Power of Pages: 3 Books That Changed My Life
Photo by Zoshua Colah on Unsplash What are three books that changed your life—and why? My Three Life-Changing Books: This book reminded me of a profound truth: no matter what, keep going. Set your sights on your goal and stay the course. There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. But with belief in yourselfContinue reading “The Power of Pages: 3 Books That Changed My Life”
Amelia Bedelia and the Power of Childhood Reading
Do you remember your favorite childhood book? I don’t remember many books from my own childhood, but I do remember the books I read to my daughters. Of all the stories we shared, the Amelia Bedelia series remains my favorite. These books were more than just silly fun—though they certainly delivered plenty of that! WithContinue reading “Amelia Bedelia and the Power of Childhood Reading”
“THE DAY FEAR KNOCKED AND GRACE ANSWERED”
Prompt: What fears have you overcome—and what did they teach you? There was a time when I moved through life freely—fiercely independent, always able to rely on my own strength. I could cook, clean, care for myself, and go wherever I pleased. Then one day, everything changed. In midlife, I was diagnosed with a degenerativeContinue reading ““THE DAY FEAR KNOCKED AND GRACE ANSWERED””
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