Women In-Spirit

Antique autograph books and journals. Upper left autograph book is Mary Williams, gold and brown. From time to time I'll share the wonderful contents from my collection of autograph books, journals and scrapbooks. They are wonderful time capsules of history that capture the memories, emotions and hopes and dreams of the young women who kept them. Besides the beautiful handwritten sentiments the pages are sometimes filled with hand drawn pictures, small photo's, floral cut-outs and little surprises tucked inside. Presented to Mary Williams by her friend Florence, October the 23rd, 1879.                          The first entry is from Florence;                      I have looked your album oer and oer                     To see what others have written before                       And now I write that others may see                        These simple words -remember me.                               Your true friend, Florence They seemed to be more sentimental

To infuse an object of your inspiration with your Spirit, your true, essential Self, you focus your love upon it and that action moves you to create. No matter what my Mom focused her attention on it was infused with love. Lill-Sie Knower on river boat tour -Sacramento,CA Lill-Sie Knower She was an amazing woman and her legacy was the love of her family and friends, of people she touched in all walks of life. Her light brightened many lives.           Born on Long Island, NY she grew up in a neighborhood with many ethnic backgrounds and           she was known to go door to door seeing what every one was cooking, hoping to get a taste.           Helping a German neighbor prepare food for the many teachers that boarded in her home she           learned to cook. Her potato pancakes were legendary and her pie crust as well.           This is where her love of cooking began and she loved exploring different cultures through           their cuisine. An avid collector of co