Monthly Archives: February 2011

Going with the flow ……

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Lily

When I was around eight or nine, I received a copy of Robert Louis Stevenson’s, A Child’s Garden of Verses, as a present. This book is one of my treasure, the cover has long since disintegrated. I read the poems … Continue reading →

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Everyday Hero……

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Lily

While reflecting and pondering life transitions and how women make them this past week, I remembered the juggling. For years a constant theme in my journals has been about finding a balance with who I wanted to be for myself … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Friends……………..

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Lily

When my oldest daughter was around 7, we lived in a 1920’s airplane bungalow. The girls’ bedroom was upstairs off of the kitchen. Standing at the kitchen sink, I could hear Jill talking to someone in her bedroom and knew she … Continue reading →

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Inspiring words……

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Lily

“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” – Virginia Satir “We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.” – Jean Toomer “it is best to learn as we go, not go as we have … Continue reading →

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White Storm……

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Lily

Grandson Jacob* has competed in his Cub Scout Pack Pinewood Derby competition since his Tiger Cub days. Every year, with help from his Dad, he experiences race anticipation while crafting a car. Even so, his car has finished in last place the … Continue reading →

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Winter Wonderland

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Lily

  We had 21” of snow last week.  There have been over 50” inches of official snowfall in our area this winter season. Snow has been on the ground for a very long time. Mike is still singing the sunny … Continue reading →

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Man Stores……..

Posted on February 6, 2011 by Lily

We have set some kind of record in our household. We made it almost seven weeks without a trip to Lowe’s or Home Depot. There was one short stop at Menard’s about a month ago to pick up Orville Redenbacher’s 94% … Continue reading →

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In Cat Years……..

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Lily

Chinese New Year is celebrated on the 2nd new moon after the Winter Solstice. This day is also known as Lunar New Year or Spring Festival. Chinese people around the world gathered for their annual reunion dinner on February 3. … Continue reading →

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GO RED………

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Lily

February 4 is GO RED Day – A special day to promote awareness of the importance of good heart health for women. Some statistics*on women’s heart health Only 13% of women view heart disease as a health threat, even though … Continue reading →

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Grandpa S……….

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Lily

My cousin, Mike, has his Dad’s 6 leg, 1-1/2″ slate, early 1900, straight line Brunswick billiard table in his “man cave”. During the latter part of the 1960’s, Mike’s father dug a basement and built on an addition to their … Continue reading →

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