Category Archives: Life (in general)

Tired! Tired! Tired!!

Posted on June 12, 2020 by Virginia

One of today’s readings reminded me that even a super-duper saint like Elijah got tired, tired, tired. Just like so many folks today are tired, tired, tired. Years ago after being a busy Relief & Development worker, Virginia was tired, … Continue reading →

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Ethereal Mother’s Day HUGS!

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Virginia

Once again it’s Mother’s Day, a time to celebrate our mothers with flowers, chocolates and special treats. This is also a day many of us miss our mamas. Mama with two of her favorite things: chocolates & flowers It’s not … Continue reading →

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OUT OF CONTROL!

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Virginia

“I wish it need not have happened in my time,” said Frodo. “So do I,” said Gandalf, “and so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide … Continue reading →

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A Fair Vision: Palatial Garden Blooms

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Virginia

“A fair vision welcomed him in this land of disease.”  J.R.R. Tolkien Governor’s Palace Gardens (Williamsburg, VA) Here in the State of Virginia we are under ‘stay-at-home’ orders, but we can go out to take exercise and for groceries (maintaining … Continue reading →

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The Sense and Scents of Renewal

Posted on April 15, 2020 by Virginia

“You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”  Paulo Coelho It’s hard amidst a global pandemic to take a timeout for renewal. Our hearts are crushed by daily news of increasing COVID-19 death tolls. … Continue reading →

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Blooms vs. The Glooms

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Virginia

Glooms is not really a word but it rhymes with blooms, so here it is. Taking a break from home hibernation, Virginia (the person) ventured out to walk around downtown Williamsburg, located in Virginia (the state.) It felt like an … Continue reading →

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COVID-19 Close to Home

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Virginia

Over the last few months our hearts and prayers have been with those affected by the COVID-19 coronavirus around the world. The high death toll and medical challenges in China and Italy have been particularly heartbreaking to see in the … Continue reading →

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MAMA: Occasions of Joy

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Virginia

March is a month of remembrances for my family: Papa’s passing on March 8th, Mama’s birthday on March 15th, and their anniversary on March 17th. Today Mama would have turned 85. We were so blessed to celebrate her 80th birthday … Continue reading →

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Missing My Papa (still!!)

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Virginia

Tomorrow, 08 March, is the memorial of my precious Papa’s passing. Although it has been a few years, I still miss him (so much!) And Mama (so much!) The two of them left a huge legacy of love with me, … Continue reading →

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A Galactic Valentine Rose

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Virginia

HaPpY Valentine’s Day! Today doesn’t have to be about sweet tarts and mushy sentiment, but LOVE – the mystical, overwhelming amazing kind. Like this Heavenly galactic rose…. “A Rose made of Galaxies”  (Photo credit: NASA’s Hubble, 17 December 2010) Here’s … Continue reading →

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