Monthly Archives: December 2012

… Saint Nicholas & Purposeful FRUITCAKE!

Posted on December 6, 2012 by Virginia

In many countries December 6th is a special day where children receive gifts from Saint Nicholas, a Bishop from the 4th Century who is well remembered in Eastern & Western churches.  Not many exact details are known about his life, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: Vales and valleys … (a poem by Virginia : )

Posted on December 5, 2012 by Virginia

VALES & VALLEYS Oh heart, my Heart, why are you so downcast within me? Why so much despair? Not caring, or sharing, the will to walk the way ahead… Into the valley of Shadows, must I go? Veiled, the vales … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Advent Lantern….

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Virginia

A Wednesday photograph on Tuesday?? shock-a-roo (for the faithful Roses in the Rubble followers, You Know Who You Are, this is a 1st since Va The sporadic Blogger has been known to post Weds photos on SUNDAY! :  ) Couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Roses in Advent….

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Virginia

How could i start this Advent blogging adventure without somehow working  in a Rose? From my early 20’s every year i designed my own Christmas cards (now UNICEF ones do nicely given those ‘getting older’ time constraints)… but stumbling upon … Continue reading →

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ADVENT QUOTE….

Posted on December 2, 2012 by Virginia

For the First Sunday in Advent (& to kick off Virginia The Blogger’s -post-something-each-day of Advent challenge : )  here’s a quote to munch on as you dash about this December Sunday… “BLESSED IS THE SEASON WHICH ENGAGES THE WHOLE … Continue reading →

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DECEMBER 1st : WORLD AIDS DAY…(wake up World!)

Posted on December 1, 2012 by Virginia

Yes, it’s December 1st already…& once again the world remembers the millions of children, women, fathers, sons, husbands, teachers, mothers, brothers who have died & are dying of HIV/AIDS.  We need more than just a World AIDS Day  each year … Continue reading →

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