Monthly Archives: February 2016

Definition of a Quack

Posted on February 29, 2016 by apronheadlilly

A quack is a health care professional who disagrees with another health care professional, both whose sole purpose in life is to confuse the suffering lay people.

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A Maze In Grace

Posted on February 28, 2016 by apronheadlilly

Fumbling, rushing headlong, hanging on and pressing in path after path, and the end becomes more and more important than these endless turns and blank walls. Persevering, stumbling, and receiving grace for the task— amazing.

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Book of Uncommon Prayers: State of Mine

Posted on February 27, 2016 by apronheadlilly

It is a selfish state of mine when all the world exists for me; and in my mind, I weigh worth against my own need. And a demagogue rails and acts the fool, and I rail back because of how … Continue reading →

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| A p r o n h e a d — Lilly on WordPress.com

Posted on February 25, 2016 by apronheadlilly

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If Only

Posted on February 19, 2016 by apronheadlilly

If only chocolate were cruciferous, and coffee were vegetable broth. If only tap-tappng at my computer were aerobic, and Facebook Scrabble were resistance exercise for muscle, as well as mind. If only cabbage were strawberries, and sprouts were Snickers bars. … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Joy

Posted on February 16, 2016 by apronheadlilly

Separate the yolk of happiness from the white of circumstance. Gently whip the white till soft peaks of surrender form. Fold in equal parts birds, flowers, and sandy beaches, marinated in forgiveness and gratitude. Place in a warm, slow sunset … Continue reading →

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Recipe for Discouragement

Posted on February 15, 2016 by apronheadlilly

2 parts resentment 1 part pleasant façade A dash of memory Mix well. Add 3 parts criticism, sliced and diced (optional) Sauté in a broken heart and mind. Slowly add equal parts shame and guilt. Fold gently. Let settle covered … Continue reading →

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Legalism is a sure thing . . .

Posted on February 8, 2016 by apronheadlilly

Legalism is a sure thing . . . black and white, rules and tools, all the borders are tall and rigid with fixed right angles. Legalism is a safe system that makes me feel secure because I never have to … Continue reading →

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May the Words

Posted on February 3, 2016 by apronheadlilly

Where are the days when I sowed into your life and you into mine? It meant so much in that moment, but is that harmony  lost to the multitude of noises in the universe—the ever present drone, earth to star. … Continue reading →

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