Author Archives: Virginia

…shhh… chocolate indulgence(s)

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of the Annunciation, when Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary & said she would be with child. It’s a FEAST day which means what we give up for Lent we can indulge in just a little.  So, … Continue reading →

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Come, Ye Disconsolate …

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Virginia

The Advent post-a-day gig here @ Roses in the Rubble covered quite a few carols and music compilations because Virginia, your humble blogger, loves music, especially Christmas music.  For Lent we don’t seem to focus so much on music, except … Continue reading →

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spring is (almost) here…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Virginia

The sun eventually came out today, a reminder that spring is (almost) here – ’twas still a tad chilly to loll about outside!  I know, i know – we’re a bit past the official start date, but our wacky winter … Continue reading →

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…passing through misery…

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Virginia

sniffle, sniffle… hack, hack.  Virginia, your humble blogger, has picked up a cold – hard to swallow, headache and all that. After dragging my tushi out of bed this morning to make breakfast for Mama & Dwight, an internal dilemma … Continue reading →

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…peace within… (quickie quote!)

Posted on March 21, 2015 by Virginia

After dashing about the past few days, Virginia (your humble blogger) is wee bit tired.  So today, here’s a meaningful meditation from one of my most favorite saints.. “May today there be peace within.  May you trust God that you … Continue reading →

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… trees… trees … trees

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Virginia

Just returned from Mel’s amazing Memorial Celebration. What a testimony of faithfulness and the love of God in and through Mel to so many many many people.  Mel also never lost his awe of God’s creation.  At the service Carol-Jo, … Continue reading →

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…getting out of bed?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Virginia

The Lent post-a-day gig continues here @ Roses in the Rubble, but today will be short(!)  Just a quickie challenge from a quote by C. S. Lewis: “We read of spiritual efforts and our imagination makes us believe that because … Continue reading →

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Mel Rosche: Faith, Friendship…Fun

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Virginia

On Monday morning, 16 March, Mel Rosche went to be with Jesus. Now resting in the Everlasting Arms of God, Mel’s earthly suffering has ceased but his valiant life of faith will yield precious Kingdom fruit for years to come. … Continue reading →

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Irish blessings…

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Virginia

The day is almost done, gone with the sun… & i must run!  Too much to do today, too little time. Sound familiar?   But, happy Saint Patrick’s Day (anyway!)  …i posted something awhile aback about a really fun St. Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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Light, kindly Light… lead us on

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Virginia

Here are words from an old beloved hymn for our minds and hearts to take comfort in today, written by deeply spiritual Anglican-Catholic priest, John H. Newman (1801-1890.) Lead, kindly Light, amid the encircling gloom, lead Thou me on! The … Continue reading →

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