Monthly Archives: April 2011

The Wedding Dress……

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Lily

Shortly after a couple’s engagement announcement the bride’s wedding dress becomes the focus of everyone’s attention. The Mother of the Bride has dreams of shopping expeditions with her daughter. Whoever is monetarily responsible for the dress starts seeing dollar signs … Continue reading →

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Wedding Fever….

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Lily

So 33.3% of the world is slated to watch the “wedding of the century” tomorrow morning.  Thirty years ago, Sam’s mom and Keri set their alarm and were up in the dark to watch Prince Charles and Lady Diana marry.* … Continue reading →

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A very sad day in history……

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Lily

Being interested in process and change management led to my degrees in public administration. My interest in history led me to lifelong learning of United States history.  My ancestors immigrated to this country as early as the 1650’s. The last … Continue reading →

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Soothing waters…

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Lily

After the rain let up and the sun came out we went for a drive down the Fox River on Highway 25. There is a small riverside park on the water’s edge. We parked and watched the river flow past. … Continue reading →

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Navigational Pull……

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Lily

We were the grandparents in charge Saturday night. Sam’s parents went out to a friend’s birthday party. Staying over for Easter festivities was an added benefit. According to his mother’s video, Sam had a great time coloring eggs before we arrived. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the world, baby girl……………

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Lily

Eighteen years ago today, Kyra Rose appeared in the early morning hours at Stormont-Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas.  The years have slipped by somehow and now we are celebrating her entry into legal adulthood. She can vote, sign her own paperwork … Continue reading →

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Farmville Update…….

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Lily

Last week Mike found a horse drawn sleigh on Craig’s List. He talked me into going three towns over to check it out. The owner told us the sleigh came from Wisconsin sixteen years ago. She had it on the … Continue reading →

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Memory Lane……

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Lily

My sister called last Wednesday afternoon. She was in the Newark Airport trying to get home. There seemed to be a weather related, air traffic controller problem and her flight was not leaving until 9 PM. The Southwest agent had … Continue reading →

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Tinseltown………

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Lily

My favorite movies to watch again and again…… Sound of Music – The hills are definitely alive and so is Rogers and Hammerstein’s music. I first saw this movie in Mexico City in English with Spanish subtitles. Good for me, … Continue reading →

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Diet Sunkist Lemonade……..

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Lily

My sister Deb lived life with passion. She tackled most any task or desire with a single-minded determination second to none. This trait led her down some interesting rabbit trails. Her favorite drink was Sunkist Diet Lemonade*.  There was not a … Continue reading →

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