Monthly Archives: March 2012

Saturday musings: …on Benevolent Brothers & iPads…

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Virginia

i know in the spirit of Lent we’re meant to give away stuff & focus on the challenges faced by others in our neighborhoods, towns, cities & around the globe… and i’m not exactly a Needy Person (there’s plenty to … Continue reading →

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Friday in Lent….prayer of Thomas Merton

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Virginia

This prayer from the deeply spiritual Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, has been a favorite for eons – at least 20+ years since taking a class at Georgetown in DC & reading as many of his books as possible! (like i … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from South Africa &… Nelson Mandela

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Virginia

While working in Tanzania, we were blessed to have lots of support from the South African High Commission (the High Commissioner, Theresa Mary Solomon) & the South African Business Forum. It was inspiring to see black & white South Africans … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Tree of Light…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Virginia

“You are the light of the world…”  (Matthew 5:14) Last week when downloading recent cherry blossom pics from the camera card, i found this completely forgotten pic from a dark & stormy (& COLD) winter night’s outing.  As the storm … Continue reading →

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Aung San Suu Kyi …on Love & Action…

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Virginia

What a woman of incredible courage who has fought, non-violently & tirelessly, for human rights in her country of Burma (Myanmar.)  Nobel Peace Prize laureate, mother, daughter, widow, persecuted political leader, devout Buddhist, friend of the people- “The Lady”- Aung … Continue reading →

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…on saying ‘yes’ (& The Annunciation) ….

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Virginia

Today we honor Mary’s open heart of faithfulness when the Angel Gabriel appeared with the Good News of God’s love for us & of her special role in bearing His son into this world. “…you will be with Child…” “…Yes, … Continue reading →

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… on having the Sunday Blahs(!) …

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Virginia

i woke up this morning with a bad case of the Blahs(!) …  it’s rainy, damp & overcast (a good day to hide under the covers & Not Get Up!)  … but it’s Sunday … “Kai, Kai, KAI!!!” (very loud) … Continue reading →

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Movies! Basketball Cinderellas (vs. The Big Teams!)

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Virginia

Another rainy day, perfect to curl up with a good book (you should see my stack -why do all these authors put out new books at the same time? so much to Read, so Little Time!) or take in a … Continue reading →

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Beauty & a Lenten Friday quote (from Ralph Waldo Emerson)

Posted on March 23, 2012 by Virginia

“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God’s handwriting – a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a … Continue reading →

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More (from Virginia) on WATER…

Posted on March 22, 2012 by Virginia

As we commemorate World Water Day there is certainly lots to celebrate. Since this day began 19 years ago many more people (2 billion) have access to safe water globally.  Yaaay! However, 11% of the world’s population (mostly in the … Continue reading →

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