Category Archives: Bookshelf (BOOKS)

Courage Grooves: Growing Beyond our Fears

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Virginia

“There comes a time in all of our lives when it’s time to take stock of what was, what is, and what can be. Don’t hold on to stuff that prevents you from becoming who you can be.”  Maria Shriver … Continue reading →

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BOOKS! READING! BOOKS! READING! BOOKS!

Posted on February 8, 2019 by Virginia

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Suess “I cannot live without books.”  Thomas Jefferson I like books. I really like books. As a self-confessed … Continue reading →

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Saint Nicholas & Gifts with a Purpose

Posted on December 6, 2018 by Virginia

In many countries December 6th is a special day where children receive gifts from Saint Nicholas, a 4th century bishop who is well remembered in Eastern and Western churches. Although not many exact details are known about his life, the … Continue reading →

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15 October: Saint Teresa of Ávila!!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Virginia

“The Lord does not look so much at the magnitude of anything we do as at the love with which we do it.”  –Saint Teresa of Ávila Today is the feast day of one of my favorite saints, Teresa of … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Change is Good?

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Virginia

Snapshot: & Whatnot: Last month I read comedian Louie Anderson’s moving book, “Hey Mom.” Composed of letters he wrote to his mom (who passed some years ago), Louie shares the joys and challenges of his life: from winning Emmy awards … Continue reading →

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Broken Ways

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Virginia

My sister-in-law Lynn has been huge groupie of Canadian author Ann Voskamp for a long time. After hearing so much about her (for so long) I have recently become a groupie, too. She writes what’s in her heart – straight … Continue reading →

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Just as I am: R.I.P. Billy Graham

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Virginia

Billy Graham passed yesterday at the age of 99. With the support of his beloved wife, Ruth, he ministered as an evangelist to countless thousands all around the world. While he’d be the first to admit he wasn’t perfect, he … Continue reading →

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Fear-freeing Cosmic Comedic Grooves

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Virginia

A few weeks ago my brother & I watched an episode of Star Talk where astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson interviewed comedian & late night show host Stephen Colbert regarding cosmic ramifications of comedy. As a groupie of both men (& … Continue reading →

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Extremists for Love

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an extraordinary man who led a movement of change, who dreamed segregated Americans could become a ‘symphony of brotherhood’ working, praying & struggling together in peaceful equality. We commemorate his … Continue reading →

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…no Bah-Humbugging around…

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Virginia

For neophyte Bah Humbuggers out there, “Bah Humbug” is an attitude espoused by Scrooge in A Christmas Carol, a book written by Charles Dickens in the 19th century that is still relevant today. Scrooge is not the nicest character (to … Continue reading →

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