Author Archives: Virginia

Talent & Character…(& more SOCCER : )

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Virginia

“Talent is a Gift, but character is a Choice.”  (Anthony Grant, Head Basketball coach for Alabama.) It’s the Big Day:  EURO 2012 Championship Game starts in a few short minutes. Italy takes on Spain… There’s been so much talent & … Continue reading →

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…on anger… (prayer management of) …

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Virginia

Yesterday i encountered yet another awesomely-thought provoking blog, “Patience in Picking Fights”  (Click to Check It Out HERE!)  from Pastor John Gresham. His words made me pause (they often make me squirm, so pausing is a Good Thing) & then … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: SOCCER!?… FOOTBALL!!…

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Virginia

The UEFA EURO 2012  tournament is coming down the final stretch with Semi-Finals today (Spain vs. Portugal) & tomorrow (Germany vs. Italy) & on Sunday (the Championship!!) We have so enjoyed watching the matches (not just because of the Very … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: World Refugee Day (20 June)

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Virginia

Today the world recognizes the challenges faced by the 43.7 million people displaced from their homes by disasters & conflicts & traumatizing violence…  World Refugee Day comes once a year, but the refugees and internally displaced persons have often spent … Continue reading →

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…Courageous Fathers ….

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Virginia

It’s Father’s Day in America – a day we celebrate & honor our fathers by making special meals, playing golf, watching his sport-of-choice, watching movies (shoot-em-ups a manly favorite), giving presents (shirts, socks & maybe something more?) All different ways … Continue reading →

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Good Advice for Graduates: Dr. Seuss, the Real World & Moving Cheese…

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Virginia

Last month students here at the College of William & Mary graduated & this week many Williamsburg seniors will graduate from high school.  Right now these young people are headed out into the Real World (or enjoying a break before … Continue reading →

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MOVIES: For Greater Glory (+++++ Inspirational!!)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Virginia

“Que viva Cristo Rey!” Inspiration permeates this thought-provoking true story about Religious Freedom in Mexico during the 1920’s regime of President Plutarco Calles. Beautifully crafted, well acted with an amazing cast, the kind of movie that stays with you awhile … Continue reading →

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Facing challenges (vs. swallowing them…)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Virginia

Here’s a Wednesday photograph (on Thursday : )  from the Middle East… This photo reminded me of something i recently highlighted in Joan Chittister’s Book, The Radical Christian Life – a Year with Saint Benedict (a brand new daily reader … Continue reading →

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Pentecost!!!

Posted on May 27, 2012 by Virginia

This is a special day for me (we have been celebrating) marking 21 years as a Catholic Christian.  My church in D.C., Holy Comforter St. Cyprian, received & confirmed us on Pentecost Sunday vs. the Easter Vigil (like most RCIAs.) … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: … Going Green…

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger,  admittedly distracted lately (Papa is doing much better now, thanks for your prayers!), is back on the Blogging Beat with a regularly scheduled Wednesday Photograph: today it’s ‘GOING GREEN !!’ : ) “The trees are God’s great … Continue reading →

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