Category Archives: Life (in general)

…on baking cakes (& smoke-filled kitchens)

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Virginia

Ok, so last month my older brother had his birthday & Virginia The Baker got busy making a cake for his celebratory visit. His choice: a chocolate layer cake with our Mama’s Icing (a yummy it- takes-a-long-time-to-make white icing from … Continue reading →

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Talent & Character…(& more SOCCER : )

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Virginia

“Talent is a Gift, but character is a Choice.”  (Anthony Grant, Head Basketball coach for Alabama.) It’s the Big Day:  EURO 2012 Championship Game starts in a few short minutes. Italy takes on Spain… There’s been so much talent & … Continue reading →

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…on anger… (prayer management of) …

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Virginia

Yesterday i encountered yet another awesomely-thought provoking blog, “Patience in Picking Fights”  (Click to Check It Out HERE!)  from Pastor John Gresham. His words made me pause (they often make me squirm, so pausing is a Good Thing) & then … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: SOCCER!?… FOOTBALL!!…

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Virginia

The UEFA EURO 2012  tournament is coming down the final stretch with Semi-Finals today (Spain vs. Portugal) & tomorrow (Germany vs. Italy) & on Sunday (the Championship!!) We have so enjoyed watching the matches (not just because of the Very … Continue reading →

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…Courageous Fathers ….

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Virginia

It’s Father’s Day in America – a day we celebrate & honor our fathers by making special meals, playing golf, watching his sport-of-choice, watching movies (shoot-em-ups a manly favorite), giving presents (shirts, socks & maybe something more?) All different ways … Continue reading →

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Good Advice for Graduates: Dr. Seuss, the Real World & Moving Cheese…

Posted on June 12, 2012 by Virginia

Last month students here at the College of William & Mary graduated & this week many Williamsburg seniors will graduate from high school.  Right now these young people are headed out into the Real World (or enjoying a break before … Continue reading →

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…mother’s day….

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Virginia

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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Saturday musings: …on Benevolent Brothers & iPads…

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Virginia

i know in the spirit of Lent we’re meant to give away stuff & focus on the challenges faced by others in our neighborhoods, towns, cities & around the globe… and i’m not exactly a Needy Person (there’s plenty to … Continue reading →

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Inspiration from South Africa &… Nelson Mandela

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Virginia

While working in Tanzania, we were blessed to have lots of support from the South African High Commission (the High Commissioner, Theresa Mary Solomon) & the South African Business Forum. It was inspiring to see black & white South Africans … Continue reading →

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… on having the Sunday Blahs(!) …

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Virginia

i woke up this morning with a bad case of the Blahs(!) …  it’s rainy, damp & overcast (a good day to hide under the covers & Not Get Up!)  … but it’s Sunday … “Kai, Kai, KAI!!!” (very loud) … Continue reading →

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