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.....

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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Breakdown Lane Recovery Op…….

Posted on April 12, 2011 by Lily

Did anyone notice my hiatus from writing has coincided with the Oprah show hiatus? What can I say? We needed the time off. Having my phone stolen, turning 60 festivities, viruses running rampant in my office all signaled yellow for … Continue reading →

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Breakdown Lane…..

Posted on April 5, 2011 by Lily

The past two weeks have been fraught (I like that word) with technology drama. My new android phone is working well, only it has trouble receiving some emails. Of course, the emails I want to receive are the ones not … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Hayley……..

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Lily

My youngest granddaughter turned 4 years old today. There was an amazing cake everyone “oohed and ahh’d” over. Jami has always liked to bake and decorate cakes. Hayley opened up her presents, played with her new play food and wore … Continue reading →

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