Category Archives: Life (in general)

Nuns in the Fun… (on St. Patrick’s Day)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Virginia

As we celebrate the life of Saint Patrick  (& all things Irish) i always contend that God grants special dispensations on this day (like, if we’ve given up alcohol for Lent, God doesn’t mind if we indulge in a few … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Good Times (come’ on!) Let’s have a Celebration…

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Virginia

This is a Big Week in the Woodward Home:  Today is my Mama’s Birthday and Saturday is my parents’ 56th Wedding Anniversary.  ‘Twould not be good of me to give you my Mama’s age (i might Get In Trouble) but … Continue reading →

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International Women’s Day 2012 – in Appreciation…

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Virginia

Yep, it’s here. Time to celebrate & appreciate all the women in your life and collectively around the globe.  (Just remember, you men, without WOMEN – especially your mothers – you would not be here!) A bit reflective on this … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day – it’s Here !!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Virginia

Egads, every year this mush-filled day creeps up on us – WHAM – it’s here.  Time to forage for chocolates & share beautiful roses with those we love (or make a nice meal or special cakes or cookies or whatever  … Continue reading →

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The Polamalu Blues….

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Virginia

This morning our Terrible Towel slid into hiding after last night’s nail-biting loss to the Denver Broncos in Overtime (ok, a BRIEF overtime.)  Whatever(!) – the Season is now over for the Pittsburgh Steelers. No more watching Troy Polamalu dashing … Continue reading →

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Christmas! Christmas! Christmas!

Posted on December 24, 2011 by Virginia

It’s that time of year…Christmas music in the air, Joyful folks everywhere… It doesn’t get better than sitting by a roaring fire with a cup of Christmas tea, listening to the Canadian Tenors singing Christmas carols (unless you can SEE … Continue reading →

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Christmas Trees & BOOKs & Jan Karon’s Shepherds Abiding

Posted on December 8, 2011 by Virginia

It’s that time of year…we had to put up our Tree really early (last Saturday, December 3rd!!)  otherwise ‘twould be the ‘Night Before Christmas,’ but too many creatures would be stirring, including this Worker-Elf Mouse! Not good. Worker-Elves need a … Continue reading →

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….a Week of Thanksgiving…

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Virginia

My brother & I returned Tuesday evening from a quick jaunt to Atlanta just in time to ‘do’ Thanksgiving for the Savvy Saints & our family. (The Cook had to don her apron for the Big Day, dashing in & … Continue reading →

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Part 2 – Instead of having the Cranks, give THANKS!

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Virginia

instead of having The Cranks, giving thanks for 6 YEARS hanging out with the Savvy Saints in Williamsburg, Virginia (vs. the rest of the exciting globe…)  Did i mention that Willsb is a small town? That i am over 40? … Continue reading →

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Instead of having The Cranks, give THANKS! (Part 1)

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Virginia

Sunday i woke up ALL OVER sore after Saturday’s major ‘switch around’ house project.  Stepping gingerly to the floor, soreness morphed into full-blown PAIN (zzzzz -NECK!); almost simultaneously a bad case of The Cranks pain-planked in (or Grump-Generator manufactured the … Continue reading →

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