Author Archives: Virginia

Earth Day 2022 #InvestInOurPlanet

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Virginia

Faithful readers of this blog know that Virginia is a tree groupie, a waterfall groupie, and an avid groupie of mountains, beaches, forests, lakes, birds, oceans and flowers… Majestic trees @ Banff National Park (Canada) A tree & an ocean … Continue reading →

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EASTER COURAGE!!

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogosphere for a bit, but is back today to wish everyone a blessed Easter! “Jesus is the everlasting ‘today’ of God.” Pope Francis Virginia (the person) did not get to her Lent post-a-day gig this … Continue reading →

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Forever & Now

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Virginia

“Forever is composed of nows.” Emily Dickinson This quickie quote deserves a bit of contemplation. Sometimes our dreams (hopes, wishes) seem like they will take forever. At times it seems like real change (the kind our world needs lots of … Continue reading →

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Valentine Blues Love Grooves

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Virginia

Love is space and time measured by the heart.” Marcel Proust It’s Valentine’s Day. In stores & in our social media feeds it’s all LOVE, LOVE, LOVE & mushy sentiment for the masses. Sweethearts, sweet tarts & chocolate! The thing … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Hang-in-there Wisdom from Dr. Seuss

Posted on February 7, 2022 by Virginia

Sometimes it’s hard to manage our forward momentum when so much out there is out to drag us down (or so it seems.) Here’s a quickie quote of encouragement for all of us today from Dr. Seuss.. “When the world … Continue reading →

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Gardens of Light & New Year COVID-19 Blues

Posted on January 23, 2022 by Virginia

It’s almost the end of January & Virginia (the person) in Virginia (the state) is sending slightly belated New Year’s greetings to everyone. HaPpY New Year to one and all! It’s been almost a month since my last post, an … Continue reading →

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CHRISTMAS EVE: CHRISTMAS LIGHT IS OTW!

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Virginia

It’s Christmas Eve. Here at the end of our Advent journey we await the dawn of Christmas Light to shine brightly upon us and within us. “In the tender compassion of our God the Dawn from on high shall break … Continue reading →

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Missing Loved Ones @ The Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Virginia

The holidays can be occasions for joy, but also sorrow missing loved ones. It’s been six years since Papa passed, then Mama a year and a few months later. Precious memories fill the treasure chest in my heart. My parents … Continue reading →

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Collective Pain

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Virginia

Loss is never easy. The pain can feel like a knife ripping our hearts out. It’s tough, unbearable at times. But, something to realize in the pain is that we are not alone. You are not alone. “An experience of … Continue reading →

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LIGHT IN DARKNESS

Posted on December 21, 2021 by Virginia

“My faith is brightest in the midst of impenetrable darkness.” Mahatma Gandhi Sometimes the darkness that surrounds us is SO DARK. But when it’s darkest, light shines all the brighter. When I worked overseas in places where electricity was dodgy … Continue reading →

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