Diana Bauder

@BloggerDi (3113)

United States • Age 61

Joined myLot 7 years ago

Realistic optimist. Coffee Snob. People-person! I find humor or life lessons in most situations. Proud Amma of five grands!

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Diana Bauder's Discussions

Don't Worry. This Dog is Not Rabid.

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 5 Feb 23

This is a photo of my dog Sophie. She was a lovable family member and friend for 15 years. She died a few months ago. It helps to remember the good times and funny memories! Sophie was mischievous as many dogs are. Curious too....

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I'm a Student of Philosophy at age 60

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 24 Jan 23

I've always believed that one is never too old to grow, change and learn. I'll be 60 next month. I've always loved learning new information on all kinds of topics. I can be a silly goofball, but really, I am a deep thinker too....

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Weird Word Wednesday- Pulchritude

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 18 Jan 23

The photo is my newest grandchild Phoenix. He is just over 4 months old. Just look at his pure, innocent pulchritude! He doesn't even realize that he is so pulchritudinous. This weird word is from 15th century Latin,...

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League Bowler at age 96!

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 9 Jan 23

I bowled on leagues for many years. I'm currently taking a break but plan to return to bowling soon! It's good exercise, fun socially, and personally satisfying to practice and improve my skills/scores. A few years ago, I was...

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Weird Word Wednesday: Circumlocution

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 9 Nov 22

I had never heard of this word until today. Have you? The midterm elections happened yesterday, November 7th, here in the US. Politicians are often accused of talking all the way around a question or issue, without giving a...

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Grandma has a Silly Sense of Humor!

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 22 Oct 22

I've always had a silly sense of humor. Being a 'senior' now, almost 60, hasn't changed that fact. I enjoy goofy puns, cartoons, comedy, humorous memes, etc. Everyone doesn't agree with the things I label as...

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Weird Word Wednesday- Bespoke

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 19 Oct 22

I heard the word bespoke on YouTube recently. I realized that I had no idea what it meant, although I'd heard it a few times. To me, the word doesn't seem to fit its meaning. However, I do understand the connection to verbally...

vocabulary

unusual

custom made

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Cars Without Seatbelts?

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 13 Oct 22

I saw this funny cartoon on Facebook recently. I do have memories of riding in cars without seatbelts, which is actually no laughing matter! I remember my mom doing the arm protection thing too. I also did that with my kids if we...

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Describe Your Ideal Vacation

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 10 Oct 22

Recently I started taking surveys to make a little extra income. In the pre-qualifying info of several surveys, I was asked to describe my ideal vacation. It brought up fond memories of a trip I took with my family one summer...

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Weird Word Wednesday: Kerfuffle

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 28 Sep 22

Hi myLot friends. Well, I've been inconsistent again in posting for Weird Word Wednesday, but here I go! "Kerfuffle" is a funny-sounding word to me. It makes me think of a fancy dessert! But kerfuffle is not sweet or fun. It is...

vocabulary

commotion

argument

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My First Grandson has Arrived!

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 22 Sep 22

My first grandson was born on September 7th! His name is Phoenix. This adorable photo was taken when he was 10 days old. He's doing fine, as are his mom (my daughter) and the rest of the family. Phoenix weighed 9 lbs at birth and...

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Are Buffalo and Bison the Same Animals?

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 14 Aug 22

I've been seeing a lot of news stories/videos online recently about the bison at Yellowstone National Park and elsewhere. Some tourists seem to think they can safely get near the majestic beasts, to take photos, pat them, etc. NOT...

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Too Many Girls in the Family?

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 1 Aug 22

The photo is me with my four granddaughters. It was taken a few months ago. The girls were 9, 5, 5 and 3 at the time. And no, I don't believe there is such a thing as "too many" of one gender in any family. Every person is a...

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Weird Word Wednesday- Festoon

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 15 Jun 22

I'd heard "festoon" a long time ago, but I'd forgotten its meaning. I happened to see it again yesterday. I doubt that it's a common word these days. Festoon can be used as a noun or a verb. It's a word about decorating for a...

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Weird Word Wednesday- Abeyance

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 4 May 22

Well, even though I intended to resume my weekly "Weird Word Wednesday" posts, they have been in abeyance once again. The last one I shared was on March 30. I've allowed other things to take priority. Abeyance is a noun, meaning a...

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Weird Word Wednesday- Pullulate

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 30 Mar 22

Pullulate is a new word to me. I chose it because it's Spring in the US now and many plants are blooming! Two synonyms for this word are budding and germinate. Pullulate is not used in everyday conversation, with the exception of...

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Weird Word Wednesday: Ostensible

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 23 Mar 22

Hi! Wow, I've missed being on myLot! Once again, I want to start posting regularly and read your posts too. It's been almost 8 months since I shared something for Weird Word Wednesday. Today's word is ostensible. I'd heard this...

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I have no crafty skills!

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 17 Nov 21

I saw the picture of the unfinished Autumn wreath on social media. It made me laugh! It reminds me of myself...except mine would say "I'm busy and I'm not crafty!" I admire people who can create beautiful decor for their homes,...

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We visited the "best" aquarium!

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 23 Oct 21

My boyfriend and I joined my daughter's family on a fun road trip a few weeks ago. We went to the largest Bass Pro Shop in America, specifically to the Worlds of Wonder Aquarium, which was added a few years ago. It's located in...

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Bragging Rights and Gratitude

Diana Bauder @BloggerDi (3113) • United States 26 Jul 21

Hi friends. Some of you know that my life has been in transition for awhile. My family and I have experienced much grief and heartache since the loss of my husband last year. But today I want to share my joy with you. Four of my...

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