Tag Archives: memories

“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 →

Posted in a little bit about that, Christian, creative writing, devotional, Faith, Family, memories, nostalgia, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in a little bit about that, Christian, Faith, Family, Humor, love, memories, Non-fiction, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

It may have been a mistake . . .

Posted on July 3, 2015 by apronheadlilly

It may have been a mistake to try to start the big project of cleaning out my craft / sewing room today. I went through several boxes and was having a hard time as it was wanting to throw away … Continue reading →

Posted in creative writing, Family, memories, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 11 Comments

We Wait

Posted on April 25, 2014 by apronheadlilly

It’s a tentative touch—a toddler stretch—to make connection to one whose cells are giving up one by one, and we wait as toddlers touch. It is the way of things, I guess, this living and dying. She is young and … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, memories, Photography, Poetry | Tagged , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Angel in the Rough

Posted on April 14, 2014 by apronheadlilly

She was an angel, I think, if angels can be plain, rough, and all crisp around the edges, dressed in hygienic blue. I had read all the La Leche books; and so as it pertained to breastfeeding, I was good … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian, creative writing, Faith, memories, Non-fiction, nostalgia, Photography, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

A World in My Bedroom

Posted on February 9, 2014 by apronheadlilly
Posted in Family, memories, Photography, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 20 Comments

Ghosts in the Laundry

Posted on April 9, 2013 by apronheadlilly

A storm came in the night—bright jagged lightning with thunder rumbling and crashing in response.  I hugged the covers closer.  Moist air gusted through my open window. It appeared in a single electric moment—a headless apparition floating by my bedroom … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, memories, nostalgia, Photography, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

Just in case you didn’t believe my chicken story . . .

Posted on February 19, 2013 by apronheadlilly

Here is proof positive.  See the love. This is before they grow up to be idiots and before my vandalism escapade. Gotta love the wardrobe, right.  I was stylin’.  Cool chick.  Pun intended. 🙂

Posted in Family, Humor, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , | 19 Comments

I Only Went in for Dogfood

Posted on February 17, 2013 by apronheadlilly

And I really did not buy these beauties, but I strongly considered it!  Aren’t they cute? They took me down memory lane. My mom used to get hundred’s of wee chicks like this at a time and raise then from … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Humor, memories, nostalgia, Photography, Thoughts, Writing | Tagged , , , , , , , | 21 Comments

A Year in Review: Only 12 Pictures–Impossible!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by apronheadlilly

January 2012 February March April May June July August September October November December

Posted in memories, Photography | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments