Category Archives: a little bit about that

When I Was Young . . .

Posted on June 15, 2021 by apronheadlilly

When I was young, I dreamed big dreams of earth and sky, of progress and promise. Context was safety, and I was so safe as to not know what real danger even looked like. Though it would not have been … Continue reading →

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“Cats in the Cradle” and Other Untruths

Posted on January 9, 2020 by apronheadlilly

Sandy and Harry Chapin wrote a song in the 70s called “Cats in the Cradle,” which told the story of a parent too busy to be involved in his child’s life; then, when the parent is retired and free of … Continue reading →

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Displaced–Curse or Blessing?

Posted on July 24, 2019 by apronheadlilly

In Henri Nouwen’s book called Seeds of Hope, he writes that “displacements threaten us and give us feelings of being lost or left alone.” He goes on to say the following: “Displacement is not primarily something to do or to … Continue reading →

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This About That

Posted on March 15, 2019 by apronheadlilly

I have finally discovered why rice cakes have fewer calories. You leave half of it on the floor with each bite.

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Seeing with New Eyes

Posted on June 9, 2018 by apronheadlilly

I had cataract surgery done a week and a half ago. I chickened out last year–something about a knife near the eyes bit! But I was getting desperate, so I did not read any contraindications and just went for it. … Continue reading →

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I Was Once a Thief

Posted on May 26, 2018 by apronheadlilly

I was once a thief, deliberate, conniving, and unrepentant. Sort of. I got twenty-five cents for a weekly allowance, and it was the good old days when that kind of coin really meant something. Well, . . . not really. … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to All!

Posted on December 25, 2017 by apronheadlilly

Wishing all of my blogger friends a joyous Christmas! We are still sick and hoping the bugs die off quickly so we can start 2018 in robust health. Joy to all!

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Uneven

Posted on January 10, 2017 by apronheadlilly

I visited Virginia City, NV, a few years ago. The old part of town looked like it came out of a Hollywood western, complete with rustic building facades, saloons, and wooden sidewalks. Strolling along, you had to be careful where you planted your feet … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Mope

Posted on December 30, 2016 by apronheadlilly

M elancholy muse–a formative part of myself, but O nly a part, since I also love to laugh and live light. P erhaps it is manic to observe from the outside, but to me my E vanescent emotional swirl is … Continue reading →

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Dead Trees, Thorns, Elections, and Me

Posted on November 17, 2016 by apronheadlilly

There is an abbey up in the hills where I like to go to think, to photograph, and to seek moments of peace. A few weeks ago, I happened to go on a Sunday morning, and since there were masses … Continue reading →

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