Tag Archives: a little bit about that

I remember when . . .

Posted on December 31, 2022 by apronheadlilly

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about memory. In overhearing a conversation about a past incident, I found it interesting that one person was so sure of the facts, the other not—at least not the “facts” the first person remembered. … 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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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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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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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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A Little Bit About That

Posted on July 1, 2016 by apronheadlilly

It is much more comfortable to make my own decisions. When others make them for me, even if I would have come eventually to the same conclusions, there is a pain and a sense of betrayal in having been decided for. … Continue reading →

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