Monthly Archives: April 2013

Thin as Thin

Posted on April 30, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Translucent, thin as thin, my skin barely covers the vital parts, the vulnerable places. Tough as nails is truly strong, but nails pierce and punctures bleed; so in the livelong days, would I be happier to be the punctured or … Continue reading →

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It Called to Me

Posted on April 30, 2013 by apronheadlilly

At Home Depot today, this beautiful rose called to me.  I adopted it!  What a rescue, and can you understand why?

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There is Beauty in the Fallen

Posted on April 29, 2013 by apronheadlilly

The young and vibrant are praised just because– all that color and life, a grace. But even in the light grip of the wounded and aged–the letting go– there is a glory. There is beauty in the fallen and glory in … Continue reading →

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An Elvis Sighting!

Posted on April 28, 2013 by apronheadlilly

It has been years since I have seen a California Quail!  And then only on the ground, scurrying across a road or pathway.  I have never seen them in our neighborhood, let alone in my yard. I woke Saturday to … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture

Posted on April 28, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Okay, so I couldn’t help myself! 🙂

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A Squirrel Called Eve

Posted on April 28, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Subtitle:  What I couldn’t do with opposable thumbs!

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Defiant or Oblivious

Posted on April 26, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Notice where he is eating his luscious little peanut! (I’m not too mean:  At least it is a live trap = all expense paid to somewhere far away.)

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Zombie Doves

Posted on April 25, 2013 by apronheadlilly
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May I have this dance?

Posted on April 24, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Should I ask her? I usually don’t go for the tall ones, but her beauty is staggering. Excuse me, mademoiselle?  Hmm, may I have this dance? I assume her delicate and feminine silence is a yes. Ah, the music, heavenly.  … Continue reading →

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Foodie Stuff: Almond Milk

Posted on April 23, 2013 by apronheadlilly

I was raised on milk straight from the cow–okay, by way of the cooler.  So I am amused when folks get all freaky about drinking raw milk.  My decision to stop has more to do with the fact that I … Continue reading →

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