Author Archives: Virginia

…celestial love…

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Virginia

Here’s a prayer to warm our hearts on this Lenten Monday… “Father in Heaven!  You have loved us first, help us never to forget that You are love so that this sure conviction might triumph in our hearts over the … Continue reading →

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love, love, love…

Posted on February 14, 2016 by Virginia

Here in the U.S. it’s Valentine’s Day, a special time to dose your sweethearts and mates with some extra loving.  But Valentines love can also be shared with your family & friends.  Don’t forget roses! & chocolates! (always top of … Continue reading →

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winter, winter… winter blues!

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Virginia

Brrrrrizzzy!  It’s cold here with temps dropping down to 12 degrees Fahrenheit tonight.  For Virginia (the State) that’s pretty cold, but for Virginia (the person) that’s REALLY cold! Yesterday while zipping about town in icy, damp weather (all bundled up … Continue reading →

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watch out, waves astern!!

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Virginia

Not just little ‘ole waves, but GIGANTIC 60-footers knock brave boaters about in the movie, “The Finest Hours.”  My brother and I saw it in the theater last weekend. What a fine movie!  (Fine because it’s called The Finest Hours … Continue reading →

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…on responding (Quickie Quote)

Posted on February 11, 2016 by Virginia

Here’s a short quote from Madeleine L’Engle for our minds (& hearts) to munch on today: “To refuse to respond is in itself a response… Like it or not, we either add to the darkness of indifference and out and … Continue reading →

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…going deeper…

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Virginia

It’s Ash Wednesday… and so Lent begins.  Last year @ Roses in the Rubble we started out by opening our hearts to be embraced by God (click here to check out how) then moved into the desert to see how … Continue reading →

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blueberry pancakes (for dinner!)

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Virginia

Shrove Tuesday is here (already!) and that means? PANCAKES FOR DINNER!! oh …and Lent starts tomorrow.   Ashes, fasting, 40 days til Easter? But today, sometimes called “Fat Tuesday,”  it’s still ok to whoop it up with yummy eats whether you’re … Continue reading →

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Advent-ish rainbows

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Virginia

Shocked to see a blog from Roses in the Rubble? Me too! Blogger Virginia has been off the posting grid for MANY MONTHS.  Yes, it’s already the 2nd Sunday of Advent so making that previous post-a-day Advent goal is bust.  … Continue reading →

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peace-packed music for the spirit…

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Virginia

After the post-a-day Lent gig here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia (your other-wised occupied blogger) took a wee blogcation.  To get back into the blogging grooves, how appropriate to share a piece of peace-packing music for the spirit… While … Continue reading →

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…easter alleluias…

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Virginia

CHRIST IS RISEN!!! Alleluia, Alleluia… 40+ days ago we began our Lenten journey in the desert looking for the embrace of Christ & landed yesterday in eternal waterfalls of His love and mercy that never run dry. Through the Cross … Continue reading →

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