Those who have suffered understand suffering and therefore extend their hand. – Patti Smith

This circle is for those who are grieving, and those who want to share some support.

When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around. – Willie Nelson

We should indeed keep calm in the face of difference, and live our lives in a state of inclusion and wonder at the diversity of humanity. – George Takei

This circle is for those who are part of or interested in […]

”No one is useless in the world who lightens the burden of another.” – Charles Dickens

We have all had times where we feel lost or alone. In this place, you can be supported by other Open Diary members who may […]

When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul. –  A.D. Williams

 
Pets can enrich our lives beyond measure. Share with others the stories […]

I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn. – Anne Frank

For writers to share their work, all are welcome. If you are a writer, or just want to be, this is the place for you.

Don’t try to be perfect. Life isn’t; no one is. Use mistakes and mishaps as opportunities to grow tolerance and to teach. There is such a thing as happy accidents. And love, love, love and listen, listen, listen. […]

So, let’s make the most of this beautiful day. Since we’re together we might as well say: Would you be mine? Could you be mine? Won’t you be my neighbor? – Fred Rogers

What are you watching? What did you b […]

Movies touch our hearts and awaken our vision, and change the way we see things. They take us to other places, they open doors and minds. – Martin Scorsese

Use this circle to tell us about your favorite f […]

The preparation of good food is merely another expression of art, one of the joys of civilized living. – Dione Lucas

This circle is for people who want to share their latest cooking adventure, or tell us t […]

Some people think that it’s holding on that makes one strong; sometimes it’s letting go. –Unknown

For those of us who have already been through, or those of us just beginning the process, divorce brings upon […]

The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body, but the soul. – Alfred Austin

A garden brings us a sense of purpose and an […]

Creating memories is a priceless gift. Memories will last a lifetime; things only a short-period of time. – Alyice Edrich

To be really happy and really safe, one ought to have at least two or three hobbies, and they must all be real. – Winston Churchill

Share all your favorite projects and tips here, or get advice from other crafters.

Poetry lifts the veil from the hidden beauty of the world, and makes familiar objects be as if they were not familiar. –  Percy Bysshe Shelley 

Dreams are . . . illustrations from the book your soul is writing about you. – Marsha Norman

Why we dream is one of the great unanswered questions. Dreams can give us clues to our inner thoughts and insights i […]

Laugh as much as possible, always laugh. It’s the sweetest thing one can do for oneself and one’s fellow human beings. – Maya Angelou

Do you have something funny to share? This circle is the place to do it.

Life is always a rich and steady time when you are waiting for something to happen or to hatch.  – E.B. White, Charlotte’s Web

Every pregnancy and every childbirth is a unique experience. For many of us, we […]