Category Archives: Musings

A season in every thing……..

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Lily

According to my former flower shop/green house owner cousin, any plant is a weed if it is not growing where you want. I have pulled up and replanted my fair share of plants and bulbs. I admit to having a … Continue reading →

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I believe……

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Lily

Inspiration for good is easy to find if you are looking…… Laughing with a baby is the most joyous pleasure in the world…. Teenagers really think they do know it all……. The darkest hours of the night are meant to … Continue reading →

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Moral Courage……

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Lily

On a mission to determine the difference between courage and moral courage, I discovered differing opinions and a wealth of information. This research project was based on already published information about courage, moral, physical or otherwise. The search for information … Continue reading →

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A very sad day in history……

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Lily

Being interested in process and change management led to my degrees in public administration. My interest in history led me to lifelong learning of United States history.  My ancestors immigrated to this country as early as the 1650’s. The last … Continue reading →

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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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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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Harley Riders………….

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Lily

Riding a Ferris wheel and baking biscuits in a wood burning cook stove oven were moved from my “to do” list to my “ta da” list. Harley Davidson riding was next. Finding a Harley rider to take a single mid-forties woman on … Continue reading →

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Rocky Mountain High ……………..

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Lily

Spending the night somewhere in southwestern Kansas was inevitable.  Experienced from many trips to Colorado by a variety of routes I knew my overnight options in the southeastern part of the state would be thin. My plan was to spend the … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day……..

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Lily

The day began at Le Chocolat’ in Naperville with a Raspberry Mocha Latte and my Ladies Who Launch group. We swapped women entrepreneur stories and talked about helping each other “push forward” our businesses. Once again I was impressed with … Continue reading →

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