Category Archives: Family

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do” – Rumi

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Looking Inward with Lily

23 months – that is how long it has taken me to find my way back to doing what I love! Why did I stop? I guess I just lost my way for a while. You know life has a … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nature, Photography, Thankful Thursday | Tagged Death, Family, Inspiration, Love, Nature, Photography, Quotes, Rumi, Thankful Thursday, Writing | Leave a comment

Welcome Autumn

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Hello Autumn… the season where we get to witness the splendor of leaves changing colors and bursting into various shades of red, orange, yellow, purple and brown. A time for fun-filled adventures with family to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Nature | Tagged Autumn, Charlie Brown, Corn Maze, Fall, Family, Leaves, Memories, Nature, Photography, Pumpkin | 4 Comments

A Best Friend is Like a Four Leaf Clover, Hard to Find and Lucky to Have

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

I found the quote, “A Best Friend is like a four leaf clover, Hard to find and lucky to have” online, author unknown. It made me think about true friendship. We all have friends that we hang out with but … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Australian Shepherd, Best friend, Caring, Clover, Family, Humble, Inspiration, Love, Nature, Pets, Photography, Respect, Thankful | 6 Comments

When Things Don’t Come Up Smelling Like Roses… Sometimes All You Can Do Is Laugh :-)

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

“Mom, I gotta go! Hurry! Hurry!” cried the little boy. Mom struggled to find the front door key while keeping one eye on her youngest as he crossed his legs and clutched his stomach. “Hurry mom, I can’t hold it,” … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Family, Flowers, Funny, Pets, Photography, Positivity, Roses | 6 Comments

A Taste of Cork City

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

On our last trip home we decided to go on a tour of the Jameson Distillery. Established in the 18th century, the distillery is located in Midleton, Co. Cork. The “Jameson Experience” is a walking tour with an expert guide … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Cork, Distillery, Family, Holy Trinity church, Ireland, Jameson Experience, Jameson Whiskey, Nature, Old Cork English Market, Patrick Street, Photography, River Lee, Shandon Steeple, St. Finbarr, Whiskey | 9 Comments

Irish Blessings

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Céad Mile Fáilte – A Hundred Thousand Welcomes! Ireland is known for many sayings and blessings. “May the road rise to meet you…” is one of the more well-known blessings and one that decorates many Irish homes across the globe. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Ballycotton, Cork, Family, Gougane Barra, Ireland, Irish Blessings, Irish Sayings, Luck, Nature, Photography | 4 Comments

Irish Angel in the Sky

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Today, I take you from the roads to the skies above Ireland. Aer Lingus is the national airline of Ireland and the only airline I will fly with across the Atlantic Ocean. I can remember the jingle for Aer Lingus … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Aer Lingus, Angel, Atlantic Ocean, Au-Pair, Big Apple, Family, Fate, Inspiration, Ireland, Nature, New York, Ocean, Photography, Positivity, Travel | 6 Comments

Castles of Cork

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

Tourists from around the world flock to the Emerald Isle every year to visit some of Ireland’s many great castles. No, castle is not code for “pub” 🙂 although some castles do have restaurants located on their grounds. Here, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Blackrock Castle, Blarney Castle, Castles, Cork, Family, Guinness, Ireland, Nature, Photography, Tourism | 4 Comments

Charming Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland

Posted on March 12, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, I have been reflecting on the beauty of my homeland. Over the next few days I am going to share with you some of my favorite pictures taken in Ireland. Pictures usually awaken a lot … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Photography | Tagged Charles Fort, Cork, Family, Ireland, Kinsale, Landscape, Memories, Nature, Photography, Wordless Wednesday | 11 Comments

In Sickness and In Health – A True Love Story

Posted on February 14, 2014 by Looking Inward with Lily

The chest pains escalate and suddenly he is lying on a hospital bed where the cardiologist announces, “We have to insert a stent into your heart.” His first thought is not for himself but for his wife. He wonders what … Continue reading →