Author Archives: Virginia

Cosmic Hilarity & The Galactic Gourmet

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Virginia

Irish author James White dished up more than just cosmic fun in his Sector General series where aliens of all varieties (human DBDG classification inclusive) interact in a massive 384 level Hospital space station located on the Galactic rim. I … Continue reading →

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Henri Nouwen: Bread for the Journey

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Virginia

As a longtime Henri Nouwen groupie, I have treasured his inspirational words of faith in so many of his books (!) but this daily devotional has provided particularly rich insights. I read several dailies every morning, after doing a major … Continue reading →

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Touched by the Hand of God…

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Virginia

Sitting under Michelangelo’s Creation in the Sistine Chapel has got to be one of the most inspiring experiences of my life.  Visiting the Vatican Museum in November of 2009, we were so blessed with no lines (at 10:00 a.m. I … Continue reading →

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The Patriot & The 4th of July

Posted on July 4, 2011 by Virginia

My brother and I saw this movie on the 4th of July,2000 while on holiday in Prince Edward Island, Canada. Since the Canadians ‘confederated’ their way out of British bondage (& they’re still on good Commonwealth terms with the UK), … Continue reading →

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Chariots of Fire

Posted on July 3, 2011 by Virginia

This is one of my all-time FAVORITE movies! Excellent cast, settings, story, music – it’s the kind of movie I watch again and again and again and never cease to be inspired. As a ‘2-miler’ in high school track, I … Continue reading →

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Inspiration…

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Virginia

….TO INSPIRE to provide the embers of creativity – to educate – to reflect – to ACT What inspires us??   Art, beauty, the lives of those who have gone before us…FAITH inspire us to believe, to hope, to act… Have … Continue reading →

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