Monthly Archives: March 2012

… on being sick….

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Virginia

Nobody wants to read a deadbeat blog & when you’re sick, it’s sure hard not to be a downer.   But so many chronically ‘sick’ people (my bedfast quadriplegic Papa inclusive) face down the sick bullet each day & keep on … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: Fast, Fast, FAST FIVE!!

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Virginia

After a few War Movie viewings, Papa (deciding to Be Nice to Mama) suggested we watch Anne of Green Gables (definitely rated “G” for Grandmama) which we really enjoyed several nights (we have the whole 1st series + the 2nd … Continue reading →

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…Friday in Lent: Pope John Paul II (wise words from…)

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Virginia

“The fruit of a courageous ascetical journey can only be a greater openness to the needs of our neighbor.  Those who love the Lord cannot close their eyes to individuals and people who are tried by suffering and poverty.  After … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day 2012 – in Appreciation…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Virginia

Yep, it’s here. Time to celebrate & appreciate all the women in your life and collectively around the globe.  (Just remember, you men, without WOMEN – especially your mothers – you would not be here!) A bit reflective on this … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Inspiring Women of KENYA!!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Virginia

Since tomorrow is International Women’s Day, today we’re visiting with the Samburu women in the Samburu District of northern Kenya. When i visited this tribe (as with many tribes & villages throughout Africa) i was so impressed to see how … Continue reading →

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Gifted Hands: the Ben Carson story….

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Virginia

As we gear up for International Women’s Day on Thursday, i thought it would be great to highlight inspirational women this week.  And this AMAZINGLY INSPIRATIONAL MOVIE about Dr. Benjamin S. Carson (one of the finest Brain Surgeons In The … Continue reading →

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Mahatma Gandhi (wise words from…)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Virginia

“If we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with children; and if they will grow up in their natural innocence, we … Continue reading →

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Icons: Jesus the Teacher

Posted on March 4, 2012 by Virginia

This is one of my favorite icons(!) After getting ‘zapped’ by a version of it on the wall of Saint Catherine’s Monastery on Mount Sinai (while visiting Egypt 19 yrs ago!), i put a framed 7 x 14″ print on … Continue reading →

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…a prayer from ‘Virginia The Crab’

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Virginia

…feeling a Bit Grumpy this morning, this old entry from an overseas journal (& a much younger Virginia)  made my heart smile (a little; getting over the Grumps is hard, even in beautiful Williamsburg! : ) Bethlehem, December 18, 1994 … Continue reading →

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…a prayer for friday in Lent (from Charles Spurgeon)

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Virginia

“Lord, help me to glorify You; I am poor, help me to glorify You by contentment; I am sick, help me to give You honour by patience; I have talents, help me to extol You by spending them for You; … Continue reading →

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