Author Archives: Virginia

…mother’s day….

Virginia the Blogger has been a bit distracted with various challenges the past few weeks. Papa was really sick last weekend (Mama & I thought the Pearly Gates were close), but after lots of prayer & lots of help in … Continue reading

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facing windy weather (with wisdom-ish quotes on Friday)…

“I must set my face to the wind and scatter my handful of seeds.  It is no big thing to scatter seeds, but I must have the courage to keep on facing the wind.”  (Arab proverb) “Don’t assume that simply … Continue reading

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Wednesday Photographs: Malaria, Malaria (part 2)

Yes, I realize that it’s actually Thursday & that World Malaria Day was last week, but this disease is so very serious it should be highlighted often.  (A note from Virginia: my blogging schedule last week was upside-downed by health … Continue reading

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…malaria, malaria, malaria …. (part 1)

25 April is World Malaria Day… and we should care, because? A MILLION CHILDREN DIE EACH YEAR FROM THIS PREVENTABLE DISEASE (and lots of adults) & MILLIONS OF PEOPLE GET REALLY SICK. Since many of these folks live in sub-Saharan … Continue reading

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John Adorney: inspirational everyday earthday-ish music …

You know how you find new music & play it over & over?? well, a few weeks ago my brother downloaded John Adorney’s  Waiting for the Moon for our Kitchen Playlist, but I have moved it all around the house … Continue reading

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It’s Earth Day … (ok, Earth Evening… : )

On Earth Day we celebrate our planet, Earth, our natural resources, the Creator’s Heavenly paintbrush so busy building beauty all around us, and yes, Trees. I have never exactly hugged a tree, but I really REALLY like trees of all … Continue reading

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Wednesday Photograph: Directionless in Assisi…

While traipsing around Assisi 2 years ago, i came across this little doggie looking a wee bit lost.  With his nose to the ground he didn’t seem to notice the signposts that might have sent him along the way he … Continue reading

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Sunday Flowers (& quotes from Padre Pio…)

“Take heart…even though you are not free from interior suffering… may love mitigate your suffering… Be courageous, my daughter. There are both spiritual and bodily rose bushes. In the latter the thorns are constantly present and the roses wither, but … Continue reading

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Wednesday Photographs: …Rubble & Roses & Kosovo….

I know it’s Easter Week & bright flowers would Be Nice to Feature, but you know what? Our week has been kinda messy & tough & CRAZY, so today i dug out a few photos from the rubble of Kosovo… … Continue reading

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Easter! Easter! Easter!

“Give thanks to the LORD, For He is good, His mercy endures forever…    This is the day the Lord has made; Let us Rejoice and be Glad…” (Psalm 118) grace, peace & Easter Joy* Virginia : ) (*today & … Continue reading

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