Monthly Archives: May 2016

Sisters Are.…

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Lily

“Sisters are blossoms in the garden of life,” Author Unknown “Sister to sister we will always be, a couple of nuts off the family tree,” Author Unknown “A sister shares childhood memories and grown-up dreams,” Author Unknown “Sisters may share … Continue reading →

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Living a ritualistic life…….

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Lily

One Easter Sunday I sat in our Illinois church home. I listened to the story I have heard annually all of my life. The story of how Peter denied he was a follower of Jesus.  I remembered when I first … Continue reading →

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Happy Mothering Day…

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Lily

Mothering… …is fundamental to all beings. …involves nurturing and raising children. …extends far beyond biology and bodies. …is the act and practice of love and the passing on of knowledge. …occurs across multiple times and spaces …is political. …is life. … Continue reading →

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Just Tumbling Along…..

Posted on May 6, 2016 by Lily

Tumbleweeds are a late summer to late winter, western Kansas, eastern Colorado crop. There are tumbleweeds in other parts of the southwest, western Oklahoma and Texas, all over Arizona and New Mexico. However, when I think of tumbleweeds I see … Continue reading →

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Medicare Commencement…..

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Lily

Medicare Commencement….. The highlight of turning 65 was being eligible for Medicare. Going out to breakfast with Sister Leslie was a treat, too….. Signing onto Medicare was easy-peasy. Since I have been collecting Social Security (an oxymoron, if I ever heard … Continue reading →

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High Plains Driftin’…..

Posted on May 1, 2016 by Lily

The plains of western Kansas and high plains of eastern Colorado are beautiful in all seasons. The undulating landscape reaches as far as the eye can see, to where the earth meets the sky. There are fields of corn, milo, … Continue reading →

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