Category Archives: Life (in general)

Food for Thought

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Virginia

Yesterday morning when I told my brother that home-made mashed potatoes were on our dinner menu, I added, “Shere (our big sis) makes the best mashed potatoes. My mashed potatoes are never as good as hers.” Dwight immediately quipped, “Practice … Continue reading →

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CIVILITY, PLEASE!!!

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Virginia

What happened to civility in our political discourse? On Sunday a spiffy Cadillac pulled up next to me at a stoplight.  As a tinted window buzzed down, I thought, “have I done something wrong?” But the well-heeled lady waved and … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms! Mushrooms!! Mushrooms!!!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Virginia

Over the last week these two mushrooms sprouted up in our backyard. Many other little mushrooms appear here & there, but these two are gigantic at 8-inches high (& counting.) Each day they seem to grow a little bigger. Seeing … Continue reading →

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VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!!

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Virginia

The U.S. Presidential Election is a little over a month away.  Many folks want to sit this one out, but this year it’s more important than ever to VOTE!  My fellow & fellowette Americans, make sure you are registered & … Continue reading →

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Tempests in a Teacup!@!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Virginia

“A woman is like a tea bag.  You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.”  Eleanor Roosevelt My sister sent a special card this week with this quote on it. As an avid tea drinker,  … Continue reading →

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Rio Olympics: Inspiration in victory… and defeat(!)

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Virginia

The Summer Olympics in Rio are winding down, but what a thrilling ride it’s been as athletes pushed the envelope of what’s possible, crushing world records with physical acumen and dedication, that we, the world watching, can hardly fathom the … Continue reading →

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Martha, Martha …

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Virginia

Today we remember Saint Martha – Martha so busy in the kitchen while her sister, Mary, sits at the feet of Jesus.  Later we encounter Martha and Mary as Jesus dines with them again in Bethany.  Since this visit comes … Continue reading →

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small acts of kindness

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Virginia

What does it mean to be kind? “Kin” and “kindred” connote family. Kindred spirits are of like minds and hearts. To be kind means to treat others like my kin, like family, with respect, care and compassion. To be and … Continue reading →

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climb every mountain (or maybe not)

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogging grid awhile, but this week marks 5 years here at Roses in the Rubble (drum roll!) so she’s getting back into blogging grooves.    My brother and I recently returned from a two week visit … Continue reading →

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Love is a Verb

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Virginia

Our hearts are sickened and saddened by the senseless violence and killings over the weekend at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Shock.  Disbelief.  Anger.  Despair. How do we respond to such reckless terror and hate? And perpetuated upon the … Continue reading →

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