Category Archives: Musings

Phil and Me………..

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Lily

Years ago we lived in an old farmhouse with some acreage. For daily exercise I created a walking path. I would walk the long way around the farm pond, make a figure eight loop by the back of the barn; … Continue reading →

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Grandpa K…….

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Lily

My dad’s father always seemed to be working the swing shift, when my cousin, Cheryl, and I spent the night with them. Grandma K would pack us in the old Chevy and we would go pick him up at 11 … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Things…….

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Lily

   Birdhouses….. boxes ….fluffy clouds ….toasted marshmallows… babies laughing…. children playing…. unicorns…. kittens…. puppies…. Fourth of July parades…. white sand beaches…. purple mountain majesties… waving golden wheat fields…… glass of Merlot…. blue patterned china… magic of Christmas…. music boxes…. chocolate…. campfires,,,, … Continue reading →

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River View…

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Lily

This is the view out the window from one of our favorite restaurants. My husband and I sat and talked about our week. There was a baby in his mother’s arms several tables away. The baby was around three months … Continue reading →

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January…more than ice and snow….

Posted on January 11, 2011 by Lily

Today, my hair tech mentioned the lengthening days and said January would be over soon, February was a short month and then spring would be here. Since one of my particular desires this year is to be present in all … 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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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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