Author Archives: Lily

About Lily

Born in Topeka, Kansas in the middle of the 20th Century, daughter, granddaughter, niece, sister, cousin, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, reader, spiritual, writer, cook, crafter, junker...... twice-married, former non-profit executive in retread mode... currently living a bucket list life in a remodeled schoolhouse.....

My Mom….

Posted on July 20, 2020 by Lily

She would have been 90 years old today. I remember her when she was young and taking care of her children. She smiled a lot. Lemon cake was Mom’s favorite. Her mother, my Grandma Smith, had a lemon jello cake … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Virginia Myrtle

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Lily

Virginia Myrtle Clark was born July 6, 1882 in Geary County, Kansas. Her parents were Arbelia Ross and William Clark, Arbelia came west from Loudon County, VA to Geary County, Kansas, with her parents, after the Civil War. William Clark, … Continue reading →

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Notes from the Lilypad launch……

Posted on July 6, 2020 by Lily

The years since August 2016 have brought more change in my life. From the Lilypad Float was the musings of another self. My last post was thoughts regarding the passing from this life of my husband, Mike. He was important … Continue reading →

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The Long Goodbye……

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Lily

August 18 Alice – Off and on for years we have had many close calls with my grandpa spending so much time with him naturally i had questions and of course i voiced my concerns some of my questions where … Continue reading →

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Reality Sucks……

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Lily

Jami – So I have been walking around on auto-pilot for the last few days. Sort of in a state of non-reality. My dad passed away this past Sunday. I’ve kept this event pushed out of my mind as I … Continue reading →

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Painful Days and Nights……

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Lily

August 15 Alice – So here it is one of the most important people in my life has past he moved on he can no longer cheer me up crack jokes and sarcasm watch whatever game is on or haggle … Continue reading →

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Gray Skies……..

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Lily

August 14 Lily – Mike passed away this am. I will miss him every day, his humor, his spontaneity, his love and affection for me and ours. Sherra – My father  the best father anybody could ask for. Passed away … Continue reading →

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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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