Tag Archives: thoughts

Nothing but . . .

Posted on February 21, 2024 by apronheadlilly

He is not a consumer in need of my goats and bulls, my screaming, bloody, placating, keeping His wrath at bay. Even if it sounds holy, my meagre offerings, my sacrifices that do seem to cost me something, would never … Continue reading →

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Crazy, I Know!

Posted on January 30, 2024 by apronheadlilly

Growing up, I didn’t have a lot to spend on luxuries of any sort. I certainly didn’t buy clothes since most of what I wore were hand-me-downs or bought new by my parents. I was trying to remember as a … Continue reading →

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Remembering Grey Moments

Posted on January 29, 2024 by apronheadlilly

The whup, whup of the medivac helicopter matched the beat of blood, pulsing in my ears. I couldn’t breathe. My hands were clenched in front of me. A position of prayer, I think. A blur. Help, Jesus. They were talking … Continue reading →

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I Want to Return

Posted on January 27, 2024 by apronheadlilly

I want to return to that place— the comfort and ignorance of childhood, the rooftops, the trees, haylofts, and attics, the fast river and railroad tracks that led nowhere and everywhere, green fields and barbed wire fences, and salt licks … Continue reading →

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Something to think about . . .

Posted on January 26, 2024 by apronheadlilly

I read a book about Canada where the author talked about a rustic resort on Baffin Island where hunters and fishermen come to “play” in the frozen north. Apparently, adequate plumbing is problematic in such a cold climate, so buckets … Continue reading →

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Beating the Freeze

Posted on January 15, 2024 by apronheadlilly

With the storm cyclone freeze polar something or other we are experiencing, we have been keeping heaters in the bathrooms aimed at the toilets in order to keep the pipes in the wall from freezing. It’s working, but what is … Continue reading →

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Cooking with Gym Socks

Posted on January 14, 2024 by apronheadlilly

Every time I make my vegan chili, I add cumin; and every time I wonder how a spice that smells like dirty gym socks ever became an acceptable food item.

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Oral Surgery 2

Posted on January 12, 2024 by apronheadlilly

The surgeon’s PR department needs to work on their timing. A patient should never receive a Review form the day after surgery! I can’t think of any dental treatment where I would give a positive response the day after. Maybe … Continue reading →

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Oral Surgery

Posted on January 11, 2024 by apronheadlilly

Oral surgery is not fun, just in case you wondered. It has thrown me off my challenge to have a post every day, but hopefully will soon be back on track. Be thankful I did not include a picture!

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Footprints . . . I Hate That Poem

Posted on January 8, 2024 by apronheadlilly

“When you see only one set of footprints, it was then I carried you.” I hate that poem. I get the point of it, but when I am struggling to maintain equilibrium and need to know my faith is not … Continue reading →

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