Monthly Archives: January 2013

…lost &…FOUND(!)

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Virginia

ok, so you know what it’s like to lose something? or misplace something for a Very Long Time?   It happens.  But isn’t it just So Very Joyful when you find what you’ve lost & have been missing?  Yippee! Yiaaayye! Yahooaye! … Continue reading →

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life, liberty & … death to the little ones??

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Virginia

Today many folks of many faiths are marching down the streets of Washington, D.C. to raise awareness of the issue of LIFE for unborn little ones.  i realize that the issue of abortion pushes people’s emotional buttons, but here are … Continue reading →

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….ice cream? gelato?… it’s all good!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Virginia

“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy the ice cream on your plate.“  Thornton Wilder (1897 – 1875) While visiting Italy a few years ago, one of my travel buddies was really into … Continue reading →

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… Stars, Flames & (more) Epiphany Light(s)

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Virginia

Tomorrow we get back into Ordinary Time (vs. Advent, Christmas & Epiphany…) but before so doing, let’s backtrack a bit to the Wise Men following a Star.  At church last week Msgr. Mike challenged us about the kind(s) of stars … Continue reading →

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Three Wise Women ??!?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Virginia

On Sunday we celebrated Epiphany commemorating the Three Wise Men as they followed the star from their distant land to find Jesus in Bethlehem (@ 2 yrs after His birth…) But, what would have happened if there had been Three … Continue reading →

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…out with The New & in with The Old…

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Virginia

New Year’s Day i woke up with this mantra bouncing about my scrambled head.   Usually it’s ‘Out with The Old & in with The New,’ but for some reason this thought kept mind flashing all day. Out with The New … Continue reading →

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