Author Archives: Virginia

20 February: World Day of Social Justice

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Virginia

“As we mark World Day of Social Justice, we see far too many places where there are increasing opportunities for a few and only rising inequality for the many. Growing inequality undermines the international community’s progress in lifting millions out … Continue reading →

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fortune cookie wisdom… (in Lent : )

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Virginia

Yesterday my brother treated for Chinese Food (it was a holiday here in the U.S. + he is sick with a sore throat & Other Miladies, hence the wonton soup was particularly appreciated & Papa gets Really Happy about Shrimp … Continue reading →

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…prayer…

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Virginia

It’s Monday night (a little late), so here’s a very short Lenten Challenge quote to contemplate about PRAYER: “Prayer is not talking God into things… Prayer is learning how to receive, how to wait, listen, possess something… Your desire to … Continue reading →

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…more on passion (the Lenten kind!)

Posted on February 17, 2013 by Virginia

While listening to Andrea Bocelli yesterday, i began contemplating the concept of passion – not the throw-down-have-my-wicked-way-with-someone kind, but the kind that drives us to Action, pushes us to Care, opens our hearts to LOVE – especially the love of … Continue reading →

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passione! PASSION! passione! PASSION! passione!~!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Virginia

Dreary, damp & COLD outside (a few snow bursts between icy sleet downpours), but how lovely inside: sitting in a comfy chair all warm & cuddly in a soft flannel shirt, sipping hot tea, listening to ANDREA BOCELLI. Wait, it … Continue reading →

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Quote: HOPE … (with FEATHERS : )

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday, here’s a quote to munch on (& photo to ‘go with : ) “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”  Emily … Continue reading →

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HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Virginia

grace, peace & LOVE (the non-mushy kind!)* virginia : ) (*mushy ’tis OK if you’re sweeting your sweetheart!) p.s.  Virginia the blogger is dashing (literally) but if you would like to read her take on Valentines day (especially for the … Continue reading →

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ASH WEDNESDAY: fasting, ashes … & joy?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Virginia

Virginia, the blogger, really debated about pulling this Lent-post-a-day gig again this year (seems like i’m always tired!) but here we are.  It’s Ash Wednesday (& your humble blogger has almost recovered from her chocolate hangover!  almost…) Ashes.  Fasting. Giving … Continue reading →

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a mardi gras of CHOCOLATE ! CHOCOLATE! CHOCOLATE!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Virginia

…and so it begins.  Wait! Not yet… … one more sip of decadently delish dark chocolate… So, for real, tomorrow is ASH WEDNESDAY.  Which means?  LENT BEGINS. Which means? NO MORE CHOCOLATE FOR 40 DAYS (if you, like me, give … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Amazing art, glass… CHIHULY!!!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s Wednesday photos on Thursday (!!) …but you’re in for a treat. For real – amazing art of an entirely unique class in glass.  Like you can’t believe the beauty & creativity (off the charts ‘wow factor’  :  ) … Continue reading →

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