“I’d rather be on my farm than be emperor of the world.” ― George Washington
Here’s a letter of advice written by Lila in the early 1990’s to my brother. She based her advice on the book East of Eden by John Steinbeck.
Just for a moment, pretend Lila is your mom. You will profit from this life-changing advice.
Lila wrote thirty-four word poem that gives us wise relationship advice. You will never look at a plastic shopping bag the same way again.
“I don’t feel like reading anymore.” Those six words made me stop talking on the phone with Lila. Something was very wrong. Her back was hurting, her stomach was upset, and she was fatigued. Her appetite was gone.
When you’re as old as Lila (age 91), you have wisdom. When Lila was in college in her 50’s, she asked her religion professor, Dr. David Hay, for a list of the most important books he had ever read.
Familyandfarming is taking a Grandmaternity Leave this November and December! We have a new grandchild!
This is from Lila’s series about work. Get out your tissues.
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Lila wrote an observational poem in 1986, alluding to a Sigmund Freud quote.
“The great question that has never been answered, and which I have not yet been able to answer, despite my thirty years of research into the feminine soul, is ‘What does a woman want?'” Sigmund Freud.
Continue reading “Women Gather at the Modern River Bank and No Fail Cornbread”
Here’s a poem by Lila about those who might clean too much to the detriment of wildlife.
I’m not one of those people…
Continue reading “I Have Killed No Birds and Sugar-Crusted Rhubarb Squares”
Here’s a poem by Lila about what we all need right now!
Being replaced by technology or someone who is younger is difficult. Here’s an essay/poem by Lila that gives insight. Ralph and his horses transcend.
Continue reading “Ralph the Drayman and Basic Muffins from 1933”