Category Archives: Quotes

Movie Roundup: Lots to Contemplate

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Virginia

After a month of not seeing one movie in the theater, it’s been a bonanza two-movie week. Last Tuesday night (our local Regal Theater hosts 1/2 price movies on Tuesdays) my brother and I saw “First Man” about Neil Armstrong’s … Continue reading →

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Life Advice: (keep on) Wearing Sunscreen

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Virginia

In 2017 Virginia passed the 30-year marker since her undergraduate university graduation, which means twenty years of added experience after the commencement advice whipped up for the Class of 1997 (as shared here last week.) Twenty years for Virginia (the … Continue reading →

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15 October: Saint Teresa of Ávila!!

Posted on October 15, 2018 by Virginia

“The Lord does not look so much at the magnitude of anything we do as at the love with which we do it.”  –Saint Teresa of Ávila Today is the feast day of one of my favorite saints, Teresa of … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Getting Older!!

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Virginia

Today here’s a pic and a few quickie quotes for our minds & hearts to contemplate (especially hearts & minds of those of us getting older!) SNAPSHOT: Japanese Gardens @ Maymont Park (Richmond, VA) & WHATNOT: “The great thing about … Continue reading →

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“When it’s pouring down with rain…” : )

Posted on September 13, 2018 by Virginia

As Hurricane Florence bears down upon the coast, we here in Tidewater (Virginia) are offering up sighs of relief as the storm has turned away from us. Our hearts and prayers are with everyone in the storm’s path in North … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Spidery Inspiration

Posted on September 7, 2018 by Virginia

Spiders usually creep me out (& get squashed under my shoe.) But two weeks ago I noticed a (very) large spider hanging out near our back garage door. Before splatting it into oblivion, I observed the magnificent web that stretched … Continue reading →

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To be? Or, not to be?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Virginia

After a wee blogcation the last few weeks Virginia is back today with musings of a reflective nature. (Warning: donning her Shakespeare festival shirt this morning may have unduly influenced this post.) A few weeks ago I thought I needed … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Turtles! Turtles! Turtles!

Posted on July 27, 2018 by Virginia

On this steamy July Friday, here’s a pic and turtle-ish inspiration to contemplate. SNAPSHOT: A meandering turtle (sticking his neck out) in the Japanese Garden pond @ Maymont Park in Richmond, VA. (As a Monet groupie, couldn’t believe how this … Continue reading →

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Refugees: Becoming Refuges of Hope

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Virginia

Yesterday (20 June) World Refugee Day 2018 came (& went), but the issues facing refugees are not something to contemplate just one day of the year. Imagine if conflict evicted your family (& you) from your home. Where no place … Continue reading →

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Bluesy World Cup Grooves: Kickin’ It!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia is trying to groove her way out of World Cup blues – the U.S. team didn’t make it into the mix for the first time in a long time (30 years); but far worse, those fiercely talented (& scenic) … Continue reading →

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