Monthly Archives: March 2012

Wednesday Photographs: Water, Water, WATER (!!!)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Virginia

Since this week we commemorate World Water Day, today’s photographs are all about WATER, a resource many of us (myself included) often take for granted. After living places where every drop had to count (managing a ‘shower’ & washing my hair … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Amazing Grace (& the Abolition of the Slave Trade)

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Virginia

Last week Mama (the célèbre) chose ‘Amazing Grace’ for us to watch on her birthday.  As always, the true story of William Wilberforce’s tremendous efforts to end the slave trade in the late 18th century is SO VERY INSPIRATIONAL. At … Continue reading →

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Monday Quote (…on cultivating Inner Peace)

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Virginia

“Do not look forward to the changes and chances of this life in fear; rather look to them with full hope that, as they arise, God, whose you are, will deliver you out of them.  He has kept you hitherto … Continue reading →

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Wisdom … & More Wisdom (asking God for…)

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Virginia

“…If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him…”  (James 1:5) Living overseas in challenging and often confusing contexts, asking God for wisdom each … Continue reading →

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Nuns in the Fun… (on St. Patrick’s Day)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Virginia

As we celebrate the life of Saint Patrick  (& all things Irish) i always contend that God grants special dispensations on this day (like, if we’ve given up alcohol for Lent, God doesn’t mind if we indulge in a few … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick (more prayers from…)

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Virginia

For this Friday in Lent, given the proximity of Saint Patrick’s day (one day over) here’s another prayer attributed to this Irish saint.  I first heard this from the angelic voice of Lisa Kelly, one of the Celtic Women, singing … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Good Times (come’ on!) Let’s have a Celebration…

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Virginia

This is a Big Week in the Woodward Home:  Today is my Mama’s Birthday and Saturday is my parents’ 56th Wedding Anniversary.  ‘Twould not be good of me to give you my Mama’s age (i might Get In Trouble) but … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: …at the Beach (on Pemba!)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Virginia

ok, so it’s Rather Warm here  (80s today & tomorrow almost 90??) …which is Not Normal for this time of year (the flowers are peeking out & in some places blooming Full Blast… let’s hope a cold front doesn’t blast … Continue reading →

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U2: Inspiring Music, Inspiring Musicians…

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Virginia

“Get on your boots, hey sexy boots…”                                                                                             As a U2 groupie from way back (like, i bought War, October & the Joshua Tree albums – those black disc thingies that spin round & round?!) & have collected almost all … Continue reading →

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….Saint Patrick & Irish prayers….

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Virginia

Prayer of Saint Patrick May the strength of God pilot us, may the wisdom of God instruct us, may the hand of God protect us, may the Word of God direct us. Be always ours this day and forevermore.   … Continue reading →

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