Monthly Archives: April 2012

…malaria, malaria, malaria …. (part 1)

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Virginia

25 April is World Malaria Day… and we should care, because? A MILLION CHILDREN DIE EACH YEAR FROM THIS PREVENTABLE DISEASE (and lots of adults) & MILLIONS OF PEOPLE GET REALLY SICK. Since many of these folks live in sub-Saharan … Continue reading →

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John Adorney: inspirational everyday earthday-ish music …

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Virginia

You know how you find new music & play it over & over?? well, a few weeks ago my brother downloaded John Adorney’s  Waiting for the Moon for our Kitchen Playlist, but I have moved it all around the house … Continue reading →

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It’s Earth Day … (ok, Earth Evening… : )

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Virginia

On Earth Day we celebrate our planet, Earth, our natural resources, the Creator’s Heavenly paintbrush so busy building beauty all around us, and yes, Trees. I have never exactly hugged a tree, but I really REALLY like trees of all … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Directionless in Assisi…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Virginia

While traipsing around Assisi 2 years ago, i came across this little doggie looking a wee bit lost.  With his nose to the ground he didn’t seem to notice the signposts that might have sent him along the way he … Continue reading →

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Sunday Flowers (& quotes from Padre Pio…)

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Virginia

“Take heart…even though you are not free from interior suffering… may love mitigate your suffering… Be courageous, my daughter. There are both spiritual and bodily rose bushes. In the latter the thorns are constantly present and the roses wither, but … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: …Rubble & Roses & Kosovo….

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Virginia

I know it’s Easter Week & bright flowers would Be Nice to Feature, but you know what? Our week has been kinda messy & tough & CRAZY, so today i dug out a few photos from the rubble of Kosovo… … Continue reading →

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Easter! Easter! Easter!

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Virginia

“Give thanks to the LORD, For He is good, His mercy endures forever…    This is the day the Lord has made; Let us Rejoice and be Glad…” (Psalm 118) grace, peace & Easter Joy* Virginia : ) (*today & … Continue reading →

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Easter Vigil Saturday….

Posted on April 7, 2012 by Virginia

“The Lord is my light & my salvation whom shall i fear?…”  (Ps. 27:1) grace, peace & dashes to the Easter Vigil(!) Virginia : )

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Good Friday … looking at the Cross …

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a Good Friday quote for reflection: “Look at the Cross and you will see Jesus’ head bent to kiss you, His arms extended to embrace you, His heart opened to receive you, to enclose you within His love.  Knowing … Continue reading →

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… on Foot Washing & L.O.V.E. Muscles …

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Virginia

Holy Thursday takes us to the Upper Room where the first thing Jesus did was wash the disciples feet, humbly like a servant.  Across the world this evening thousands of lay people will have their feet washed by the Clergy … Continue reading →

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