Author Archives: Virginia

on coping… (quickie quote)

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Virginia

“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be.  It is the way it is.  The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.”   Virginia Satir grace, peace & creative coping Virginia : ) Photo:  Morogoro, Tanzania

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STORM WARNINGS!!!

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Virginia

We interrupt Virginia’s regularly scheduled blogging with a STORM WARNING: Duck, hide, run for shelter… a storm is on the way (actually, it’s here!) This afternoon while munching lunch, minding my own business (occasionally jotting notes for today’s other blog) … Continue reading →

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God’s love letters…

Posted on February 23, 2016 by Virginia

When we look around and see the beauty of God’s creation – an intricate flower, a beauteous bluebird, turquoise oceans, trees with golden leaves – it’s like a reading a love letter.  Seeing Heavenly paintbrushes busy in a glorious sunset … Continue reading →

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..Rise, let us be going…

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Virginia

I have been an avid Oswald Chambers groupie since high school when I first encountered “My Utmost for His Highest.” Several tattered editions later, I’m still reading his words of wisdom and faith in this treasured collection of daily devotionals. … Continue reading →

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…sparking initiatives…

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Virginia

It’s Sunday night, already! Since Virginia your blogger is very pooped after a very full weekend, this post is a short thought for our minds and hearts to contemplate.  Don’t be fooled by short — read it more than once … Continue reading →

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…reformed crabs…

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Virginia

Dr. Peter Kreeft gave an amazing talk last night @ William & Mary to a packed auditorium, literally overflowing with students sitting on the floor, in the aisles, standing along the walls.  How cool is that? On a Friday night?  … Continue reading →

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…warm cars, warm hearts…

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Virginia

Today i picked up my happily heating car from the shop just in time for it to be 66 degrees tomorrow. How hilarious is that?  My heater now works.  Turns out the solution was rather simple — it needed more … Continue reading →

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God loves you (Peter Kreeft says so!)

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Virginia

So the Bible says so, too (that God loves you… & me!)  Virginia (that’s me!) is really looking forward to hearing author & theologian Peter Kreeft speak Friday night @ the College of William & Mary.  (7:00 PM in Ewell … Continue reading →

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…mystic mountains, startling joys…

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Virginia

Today’s post will be a wee bit short.  Pourquoi?  After my brother sent the amazing NASA rose galaxies photo for Valentines (I know I shared it the other day, but here it is again in case you missed it.)  I … Continue reading →

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…choosing joy…

Posted on February 16, 2016 by Virginia

There is so much negative sludge going around – condemnation, unkindness, defamatory  rhetoric (& not just in the U.S. presidential race!)  Maybe this Lent we can try to take a moment to think about what we say before we say … Continue reading →

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