Category Archives: Sisters

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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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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Cat Call…….

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Lily

In August, 1966, my sister Leslie and I, and our Cadette Girl Scout troop took a long awaited camping trip up Poudre Canyon, in the Rocky Mountains west of Fort Collins, Colorado. All of the girls in the troop had worked hard … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day ……

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Lily

My sister had a project scheduled in the northwest Chicago suburbs this week. She wanted to know what we could do if she came to town on Sunday morning. After checking the calendar and consulting with Sam’s Mom and Mike, we … 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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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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Walls Were Talking….

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Lily

Our church family was an important part of our life growing up. My parents were married in the First Church of the Brethren at Eighth and Topeka Avenue.  When I was five or so a new church building was built … Continue reading →

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Tales from the Sisterhood……

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Lily

We laugh a lot, my sisters and I. Humor laced with bits of irony, maybe a touch of sarcasm and on occasion a little satire fill our sister weekends, trips, breakfasts, lunches, dinners. During holiday family gatherings and extended family … Continue reading →

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Busy Days……….

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Lily

Hayley and her parents stopped by so Hayley could stay with Grandma and Sam for awhile. Sam and Hayley played side by side with Sam’s toys. Aunt Leslie had to go pick up milk at the dairy store. Hayley went … Continue reading →

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