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“I Have a Dream” – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Originally posted on Looking Inward with Lily:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lived a short life but in his short years on this earth he achieved more than most of us can dream. He was a pastor, a civil rights…

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The Irish Golden Girls

Today all around the world the Irish celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Even those who are not Irish will wear green, raise the colors of the Irish flag, and toast to Ireland. Today, I celebrate my Irish roots and think of … Continue reading

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The Sunshine Blogger Award

Special thanks to http://starrystez.com/ for nominating Looking Inward with Lily for the Sunshine Blogger Award. I have only been blogging a few months so I am honored and humbled by this recognition from a fellow blogger. The basic idea behind … Continue reading

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Through the eyes of a child

Do you ever watch how children live life? They play, create, explore, laugh, and love with energetic exuberance. As adults, we are often weighed down by worries about life. We are often guilty of over thinking, over doing, running around … Continue reading

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I found this quote or did it find me?

Through the world of blogging, I have found lots of other blogs and likewise other bloggers have found “Looking Inward with Lily”. I have been intrigued, amazed, and educated by all the stories and pictures from around the world. I … Continue reading

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There is someone out there having a worse day than you

I moved from Ireland to the U.S. over sixteen years ago but there are times when the distance from home and family overwhelm me and I get home sick. It was very hard in the beginning but over the years … Continue reading

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It’s never too late for Christmas Cookies

I am a cooker and not a baker. I can whip up a delicious shepherd’s pie or pork loin that simply melts in your mouth. As a child I never liked cookies as I had a gluten allergy which prohibited … Continue reading

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Thankful Thursday

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Take time to spend with the ones you love

This time of year is very busy for everyone with the holidays quickly approaching… Thanksgiving will be celebrated this week and Christmas is just around the corner!  While we run around with our endless to do lists let us not … Continue reading

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Thankful Thursday

There is a lot to be thankful for on this Thursday evening.  Recently, my home along with other homes along the East Coast were left without power and heat due to hurricane Sandy.  For seven days and seven nights my … Continue reading

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