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.....

Authentic Living..……

Posted on February 19, 2011 by Lily

My first visit to my very own therapist, not the marriage counselor or the family therapist for the adolescent behavior disordered female living in our home, was a relief. The therapist asked me to make her a list of everything I … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name…………

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Lily

Last December when the grandchildren and I discussed the upcoming blog launch and what it all meant, I asked them to think of names to use online. I want to protect their privacy.* On the advice of an attorney we decided … Continue reading →

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Smiley Face……

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Lily

My first trip to the dentist occurred when I was eight. My mom took my brother and me at the same time.  We thought it was cool to get out of school in the middle of the day. There were … Continue reading →

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More Favorite Things……

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Lily

Gingerbread trim…. coconut bunny cakes…. lazy rivers…. four-leaf clovers…… red, white and blue bunting…… tiramisu….. new box of crayons…. Maple syrup ….. slipper socks…… sunflowers…. Aunt Betty’s German chocolate cake….. blooming Bradbury pear trees…. Rocky Mountains….. Georgette Heyer regency novels…… … Continue reading →

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Ever After……

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lily

After Mike proposed, I suggested we wait a year to be married. Valentine’s Day would be on a Saturday the next year so why not get married one year from the proposal. Mike agreed. He is always getting man congratulations … Continue reading →

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Bee My Valentine….

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Lily

Valentine’s Day is such a fun holiday. Fourth of July is red, white and blue bunting, parades and fireworks. Halloween is all about creepy crawlies and dressing up. Thanksgiving is giving thanks, stuffing turkeys and eating pumpkin pie. Christmas is … Continue reading →

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Going with the flow ……

Posted on February 13, 2011 by Lily

When I was around eight or nine, I received a copy of Robert Louis Stevenson’s, A Child’s Garden of Verses, as a present. This book is one of my treasure, the cover has long since disintegrated. I read the poems … Continue reading →

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Everyday Hero……

Posted on February 12, 2011 by Lily

While reflecting and pondering life transitions and how women make them this past week, I remembered the juggling. For years a constant theme in my journals has been about finding a balance with who I wanted to be for myself … Continue reading →

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Imaginary Friends……………..

Posted on February 11, 2011 by Lily

When my oldest daughter was around 7, we lived in a 1920’s airplane bungalow. The girls’ bedroom was upstairs off of the kitchen. Standing at the kitchen sink, I could hear Jill talking to someone in her bedroom and knew she … Continue reading →

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Inspiring words……

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Lily

“We must not allow other people’s limited perceptions to define us.” – Virginia Satir “We learn the rope of life by untying its knots.” – Jean Toomer “it is best to learn as we go, not go as we have … Continue reading →

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