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.....

I think I can…I think I can…

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Lily

After a meeting this morning, I came home and sat down with this really good book, Big Girls Don’t Cry, by Rebecca Traister. My favorite sofa spot was feeling particularly comfy, the cat was on his way in to lie … Continue reading →

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A Rose by any other name might be Myrtle…

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Lily

The name Susan is derived from the Hebrew word for Lily. The root for Lily in Hebrew means “to be joyful, bright and cheerful.” My dad wanted to name me Sylvia Kay. Sylvia comes from Latin and means “from the … Continue reading →

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Playing the percentages……..

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Lily

When decisions have to be made I tend to automatically go with the most likely or the least likely outcome scenario and the view from the top rail on the fence usually shows solid ground on both sides. Applying the … Continue reading →

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It is that time of year again……

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Lily

Once again, I have succumbed to the allure of making myself over into a healthy, physically fit human being so I might look reasonably acceptable in warm weather clothing sometime in May.  This year I am doing something I used to avoid. Swimming has always been my exercise … Continue reading →

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“on the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me nine ladies dancing…..”*

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Lily

Today is the ninth day of Christmas. There are not a lot of ladies dancing at my house. We are getting ready for tomorrow. The real start of the New Year in our society’s culture is the day children return to … Continue reading →

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New Year motto*……..

Posted on January 1, 2011 by Lily

When I was a lot younger I made New Year resolutions. Sometimes I kept them. Sometimes I did not. Years ago I realized each year had a theme indicating where I am in my life journey. The theme is revealed … Continue reading →

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