Category Archives: Advent

Bleak Mid Winters?

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Virginia

This post-a-day Advent gig is getting a little harried, so today let’s mind-munch another carol.  While listening to Annie Lennox Christmas Cornucopia”  (that sees playlist action all year around : ) the words to In the Bleak Midwinter zapped me … Continue reading →

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Yes, Virginia There IS a Santa Claus

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Virginia

As faithful Roses in the Rubble readers know,  your humble blogger is Virginia.  And, yes, she is from (& currently resides) in the State of Virginia.  And, guess what? My mother’s name is also Virginia (altho most folks call her … Continue reading →

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Rejoice, Rejoice!!

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Virginia

Yesterday Mama & I were blessed to hear the Williamsburg Community Chapel concert (the Chapel graciously video-fed it into Papa’s computer so Mama could watch it on his very big screen.)  From start to finish, what glorious, glorious music!  Papa … Continue reading →

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Light in Darkness

Posted on December 14, 2014 by Virginia

Tonight we had the unique experience of seeing Memorial Park, where our dear Papa’s grave lies, lit up with 2,000 candles.  As my brother Dwight drove Mama & I around it was amazing to see bags & bags of small … Continue reading →

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walking, walking….

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote for our minds to munch on: “Sometimes we think that if the Lord comes into our lives, He will change us.  Yes, we do change: it is called conversion.  But He does not act ‘like a … Continue reading →

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GIFTS …and Gifts…

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Virginia

Gifts (the giving of) and Gifts (the receiving of) are a big part of this holiday season.  We spend a great deal of time, or too little time (if busy schedules make us Christmas Eve shoppers), trying to find gifts … Continue reading →

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Risking Birth (on Earth?)

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Virginia

Here’s something to ponder today from a favorite author… This is no time for a child to be born, With the earth betrayed by war & hate And a comet slashing the sky to warn That time runs out & … Continue reading →

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Human Rights, Human Rights!!!!

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Virginia

Dashing about the mad ‘get-everything-ready’ holiday rush, it’s difficult to slow down to think about – Human Rights??  But today back in 1948 a war weary world came together  to ratify the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.  (Click here to … Continue reading →

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Vales and Valleys (a poem by Virginia)

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Virginia

VALES & VALLEYS Oh heart, my Heart, why are you so downcast within me? Why so much despair? Not caring, or sharing, the will to walk the way ahead… Into the valley of Shadows, must I go? Veiled, the vales … Continue reading →

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Mary, Mary…

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Virginia

Today we honor Mary (& I must dash before long, it’s one of those ‘try to get your tushi to church’ days; in more formal terms, a Holy Day of Obligation.)  Please check out this previous post written about Mary … Continue reading →

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