Category Archives: Life (in general)

…birthdays… birthdays : )

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Virginia

Today is my brother Dwight’s birthday. He is… a year older!!!  (Since i’m his big sister by 18 months, no need to divulge the years. Let’s just say we’re on the other side of 40.) We are so grateful to … Continue reading →

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snow… snow… snow…

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Virginia

Last night (& well into the morning) Williamsburg was treated (again) to snow, 8 inches of it (last week students missed a whole week of school for 7 inches.)  Northerners think we southerners are snow wimps & wimpettes, but our … Continue reading →

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Inspiring Aunties & Inspired Word(s)

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Virginia

Today I was blessed to attend my Aunt Ruth’s memorial service in Richmond.  She lived a life full of love and faith that will continue to inspire her family and all of us for many years to come.  She influenced … Continue reading →

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…twinkling stars & you & me & God!

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Virginia

New Years has come and gone & your humble (ever aspiring to be) blogger (aspiring to be HUMBLE, that is.) Well, she was pooped out after meeting her Advent Challenge which (by God’s grace) she managed a post-a-day (the whole … Continue reading →

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A “Rosy” Merry Christmas!!

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Virginia

Merry Christmas from Roses in the Rubble!!! May petals of fragrant joy that stem from the Heart of Jesus give you grace to face the thorns in your life today & each day of the New Year.  Remember Christ was … Continue reading →

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Freddie the Frog does Christmas…

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Virginia

Let me introduce you to Freddie the Frog (here he is listening to Pink Martini Christmas carols while keeping Virginia company.) Freddie is SOFT, BIG & GREEN – a cuddly buddy. The kind of friend Virginia likes to have about. … 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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Steelers up a Tree??

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Virginia

Mama & i decided that today we would put up the Christmas Tree.  In years past we made quite a production of it since Papa occupied the living room (where the tree goes.)  He & Mama enjoyed Christmas music blasting … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Birthday Blues

Posted on October 25, 2014 by Virginia

Today is my father’s birthday.  He would have been 84.  Of course, the fact that he was 83 when he died in March is no small miracle(!)  As a quadriplegic the last 25+ years  (15 as a bedfast quad), Papa’s … Continue reading →

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WORLD CUP LIFE GROOVES…

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Virginia

“The Rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it.  If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”  (Phillip Abraham Woosnam (1932-2013) National teams are kicking their way into the World Cup Quarter & Semi-Finals.  For my … Continue reading →

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