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Monthly Archives: November 2018
Inspirational Journeys: For Greater Glory
Celebrating the feast of Christ the King yesterday reminded me of the powerful movie “For Greater Glory.” After watching it in the theater six years ago, the following Christmas I gifted DVD copies to my entire family. As we prepare … Continue reading
Posted in MOVIES !!
Tagged catholic movies, catholic saints, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, lifestyle, Movies, Travel
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(uplifting) holiday blues
(Reader Alert: you might need a tissue at hand…) After a plethora of lovely meals and family gathering(s), blogger Virginia (who also serves as a chief cook & menu strategist for family Thanksgivings) is in recovery mode. So grateful for … Continue reading
Posted in MOVIES !!, Music
Tagged encouragement, faith, grief, holidays, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, music, Tea
11 Comments
(workin’ on) an attitude of gratitude
As Americans scurry to make preparations for Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday, it’s good for all of us to take a few minutes to give thanks. In this case more is better (vs. less is more) because once we start our thankful … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged encouragement, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, Quotes, Thanksgiving, Travel
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VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!!
For friends from other countries (& here, too) these last few weeks the U.S. midterm elections have swallowed our national media’s attention for the big showdown Tuesday, November 6th. Usually not as many Americans vote in midterms (the 2-year interval … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Music
Tagged #2018Midterms, #MidtermElections2018, Elections, hope, inspiration, James Taylor, lifestyle, music, Quotes
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