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Free Coloring Fun! -Download
Feel free to download these two coloring book illustrations for your creative pleasure! * To do so, simply hover your mouse over the...
Diana Hansen-Young
Aug 11, 20241 min read
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Glowing Goodbye: The Fireflies’ Final Summer Waltz
As the final days of summer approach, there's a certain magic in the air. It's a time of transition, of change, and of saying goodbye to...
Diana Hansen-Young
Aug 10, 20242 min read
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Subway Serenade
Subway Joe, where do you go? The New York Subway, a symphony of sights and sounds, where every journey is a story. Amidst the hustle,...
Diana Hansen-Young
Aug 3, 20241 min read
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Howling at the Moon
HOWLING AT THE MOON That’s a whole lot of beeping And not a lot of sleeping And the boyz won’t stop leaping And the chicks keep on...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jul 26, 20241 min read
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From Hawaii to Washington: A Quest for Justice
Let’s journey back to a pivotal moment from the past. The year was 1970, a year that saw me elected to the State House of Representatives...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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Backyardarium Chronicles: Of Fleeting Lilies and Enduring Hope
Reflecting on this day in July 2020, I recall the ever-changing dance of nature in my Backyardarium. The lilies, which once stood tall...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Hello "Bye Bye Birdie!"
In June on a Saturday afternoon, I saw the (too-short) one-week revival of the classic Bye Bye Birdie at Lincoln Center. What a joy to...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jul 8, 20241 min read
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93 Votes to Victory: My Unforgettable Journey into Politics
In 1968, I embarked on a journey that would forever change my life. I decided to run for the State Constitutional Convention. Against all...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jul 3, 20241 min read
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My Garden's Journey
In the heart of winter, as snowflakes danced in the air, I captured a moment of tranquility from my living room window - a snapshot of my...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jun 26, 20242 min read
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A glimpse into a few old chapters of my life..
Summer of 1966: Embracing the Hawaiian sun. Hawaii, 1968: Freshly elected to the Hawaii State Constitutional Convention, all dolled up...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jun 22, 20241 min read
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A New Chapter Begins: Exciting Ventures and Timeless Classics
Hello, everyone! I am Diana Hansen-Young, an author, illustrator, and painter. I am thrilled to welcome you to this new chapter of my...
Diana Hansen-Young
Jun 19, 20241 min read
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