Category Archives: Quotes

BOOKS! READING! BOOKS! READING! BOOKS!

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Dr. Suess “I cannot live without books.”  Thomas Jefferson I like books. I really like books. As a self-confessed … Continue reading

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Beverage-induced Inspiration (for birzzzzy days)

“Make tea, not war.” Monty Python’s Flying Circus This week it’s birizzzy freezing in many parts of North America. With cold temps seeping into our gratitude meters (sapping them of warmth) it may be hard to focus on things for … Continue reading

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LOOKING UP @ THE MOON!!!

“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator.” Mahatma Gandhi Late last night my brother and I braved the elements of blustery 25mph wind gusts and … Continue reading

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@Tempests in Teacups

Not that tea groupies like Virginia need an excuse to consume more favorite teas (and try new ones) but January is National Hot Tea month. As such, today Virginia is sharing a favorite past blog post about teabags, teacups and … Continue reading

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Garden of Lights (Take 2!)

As shared here a few weeks ago (in this Garden of Lights post) my brother and I enjoyed a lovely outing to Lewis Ginter’s Gardenfest celebration in Richmond, Virginia. Just before the New Year, Virginia (the person) enjoyed another trek … Continue reading

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Three Wise Women(!!!)

Hope everyone is having a grand start to 2019. Preparing to celebrate Epiphany on Sunday (commemorating when The Three Wise Men journeyed from afar to bring gifts to Jesus in Bethlehem) I thought these words from a plaque on my … Continue reading

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HE IS CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!! “Arise, shine, for the Light of the world is come…”  (Isaiah 60:1) HE IS CHRISTMAS… JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD! Christmas prayer: Prepare a way for the Hope of Life “Hope is the wedding of two freedoms, human and … Continue reading

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CHRISTMAS EVE: WAITING FOR THE DAWN

It’s Christmas Eve(!) Here at the end of our Advent journey we await the dawn of Christmas Light to shine brightly upon us (and within us.) Sunrise @ the Grand Canyon “In the tender compassion of our God the Dawn … Continue reading

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…holiday blankety blues…

Christmas is just one short week from today. (aaack!) There are some of us who might want to pull blankets over our heads and hide under them to get through the holidays. Maybe we’ve lost loved ones, our livelihood (or … Continue reading

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Tidings of Comfort

On this Advent Monday, here are tidings of comfort for our hearts and minds. “For I am persuaded that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, … Continue reading

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