Author Archives: Virginia

Fatherless on Father’s Day (again!)

Posted on June 16, 2018

Celebrating Father’s Day in America this weekend, here’s another go at last year’s post… Cherished and adored, two words that remind me of my father. And loved. Although it’s been several years since Papa passed, there’s still a crater-sized hole … Continue reading →

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Bluesy World Cup Grooves: Kickin’ It!

Posted on June 14, 2018

Virginia is trying to groove her way out of World Cup blues – the U.S. team didn’t make it into the mix for the first time in a long time (30 years); but far worse, those fiercely talented (& scenic) … Continue reading →

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Flowers! Flowers! Flowers (& more!)

Posted on June 8, 2018

My brother and I plotted (for months) to attend a big Comic Con in Va. Beach held a few weeks ago, but instead of braving massive crowds we decided to have a stay-cation.  A vacation usually involves vacating your home … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Goin’ On

Posted on May 22, 2018

As a long-time groupie of Putumayo World Music compilations (grooving to multiple iTouch playlists & CDs in my car), ’twas so exciting last weekend finding one previously unseen (& unheard.) If you haven’t heard of Putumayo, you can click here … Continue reading →

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The Power of Love (@ a Royal Wedding!)

Posted on May 19, 2018

Virginia’s plans for a chill Saturday cleaning out stuff went askew, hijacked by the Royal Wedding. You know, the one today @ Windsor Castle with British Prince Harry & American actress Meghan Markle, now the Duke and Duchess of Sussex? … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Mama (on Mother’s Day)

Posted on May 12, 2018

Since last year I posted about being mother-less on Mother’s Day, here’s something else I wrote (hoping the Heavenly postal system can forward it on to her!) 13 May 2018 Mrs. Virginia Johnson Woodward c/o The Angels 76 Streets of … Continue reading →

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Brainy Blessings!!

Posted on May 6, 2018

Last Sunday I made it to our campus ministry service after weeks of dashing to our big church (& missing church altogether for various reasons.) I like the CCM service as college students lead different parts of the worship and … Continue reading →

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