Eat Dessert First is for my love of food and sharing my favorites with you.

Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. I spend most of my time with my kids and husband over at The Brown Bear Family.

• Always on My Mind
  What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? There have been several. A few happened in Alaska. A couple came somewhere in Mexico or Central America.Continue reading “Always on My Mind”
• What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?
  What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? I think “feeling truly alive” is a truly ungrateful way to describe the moment!😏 My younger self partiedContinue reading “What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive?”
• जीवित होने का एहसास।
  What’s a moment in your life that made you feel truly alive? यदि व्यक्ति में किसी के सुख दुःख को महसूस करने की क्षमता है और वह किसी के सुखContinue reading “जीवित होने का एहसास।”
• HOW COLONIALISM CHANGED NIGERIA
  Nigeria has a long and complex history that existed long before British colonial rule. Before the arrival of the British, the area now known as Nigeria was home to manyContinue reading “HOW COLONIALISM CHANGED NIGERIA”
• Ruby Neal’s Tater Tot Casserole
  Grandpa and Grandma Neal (Kenneth and Ruby) had us over for supper while Guy was on leave during Air Force days. I think Mom and Dad came too. I doContinue reading “Ruby Neal’s Tater Tot Casserole”
• My Empire of Dirt (Spoken Word Video)
  “My Empire of Dirt” reflects on the generation sacrifice and unspoken conversations from one generation to the other. Re-released with a spoken word video now. Inspired by Johnny Cash’s versionContinue reading “My Empire of Dirt (Spoken Word Video)”