Category Archives: Quotes

Preponderating Childlike Wonder (Take-2)

Posted on December 6, 2017 by Virginia

There’s something about being childlike. Jesus said, “unless you change and become like a child, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Matthew 18:3) What does that mean? Papa always got a kick out of the fact that whilst … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: (Quickie) Snapshot & Whatnot

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: Chincoteague National Wildlife Reserve, VA & WHATNOT: Waiting is a big part of Advent, something that at times is not the easiest thing to do (especially for impatient red-heads!) Here’s an arresting thought & prayer from my favorite Trappist … Continue reading →

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ADVENT CANDY CANES (of Love & Understanding)

Posted on December 4, 2017 by Virginia

Advent is a season of waiting, of preparation, of seeking (like wise men and women.) For new Roses in the Rubble readers, Virginia’s post-a-day Advent gig usually entails a brief inspirational quote, picture, carol or (occasionally) more prolific thoughts. I … Continue reading →

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MISSING OUR LOVED ONES @ ADVENT

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Virginia

And so it begins, ADVENT IS HERE. Today! The 1st Sunday of Advent, the countdown to Christmas (22 days to go!?!) Virginia had plans to post something grand, but today is the Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg, so a post … Continue reading →

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Snapshots (lots) & Whatnot: CHINCOTEAGUE!!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Virginia

WHATNOT: Today’s Snapshots highlight a recent visit to Chincoteague Island, located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. I know – confusing! Virginia (the blogger) lives in Virginia (the state of) located on the East Coast of the U.S.A. Chincoteague is just a … Continue reading →

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Rockets! Rockets! Rockets!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Virginia

Last Sunday while visiting Chincoteague Island my brother and I had a blast viewing NASA’s Orbital ATK Antares rocket launch from Wallops Island on its way to the International Space Station. How cool is that? REALLY COLD!! When we arrived … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Life (quickie quote & pics!)

Posted on November 6, 2017 by Virginia

SNAPSHOTS: …& WHATNOT Zooming out this morning for a week away (yaaay!) but here’s a thought to munch on this week as things truly are whacked out in our insane world and country. Once again my heart and prayers go … Continue reading →

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NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!!

Posted on October 26, 2017 by Virginia

My heart overflows with affirming grace from the response to last week’s “MeToo” post. A warm, heart-to-heart thank you to blogging buddies around the world and faithful Roses in the Rubble groupies for your encouragement and love – and to … Continue reading →

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#MeToo

Posted on October 18, 2017 by Virginia

Social media feeds have been buzzing with the hashtag #MeToo, a movement started 10 years ago by activist Tarana Burke that catapulted into global attention this week with actress Alyssa Milano’s tweet to ‘give people a sense of the magnitude … Continue reading →

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TERESA OF AVILA (OCTOBER 15th!)

Posted on October 15, 2017 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 Avila It’s late on this busy Sunday, but I wanted to post something about … Continue reading →

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