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Category Archives: Quotes
Open to SURPRISE(S)
“Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to receive each day’s surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged faith, grief, Henri Nouwen, hope, inspiration, joy, lifestyle, love, Quotes
11 Comments
Quickie Quote: Setting our Sail(s)
Here’s a quickie quote to contemplate in the middle of the week (especially if winds are blowing us off our course!) “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to reach my destination.” Jimmy … Continue reading
An Attitude of Courageous Gratitude
Here in the U.S. it’s Memorial Day, a time when we honor those who sacrificed their lives for our country. Virginia plotted posting something on Saturday, but alas, after receiving her 2nd Moderna vaccine dose on Friday she spent most … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged Courage, faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, John F. Kennedy, love, Memorial Day, Quotes
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#prayforpalestine #prayforisrael
Today Virginia wanted to wish Muslim friends around the world Eid Mubarak, a blessed Eid-ul-Fitr to celebrate the end of Ramadan. Since most of my Muslim friends live in the West Bank and Gaza Strip, unfortunately today there’s not much … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Quotes
Tagged Courage, faith, hope, inspiration, love, peace, prayer, Travel
12 Comments
#MayThe4thBeWithYou
Although Virginia is a Trekkie, she has been an avid groupie of Star Wars since the first movie came out in 1977. Yes, she is that old to remember watching the first Star Wars film in the theater, enthralled with … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged #StarWarsDay, Courage, faith, hope, Humor, inspiration, Movies, Quotes
8 Comments
Something Wisterious This Way Comes…
“Spring is nature’s way of saying, ‘Let’s party!’” Robin Williams Greetings everyone! After her post-a-day Lent gig Virginia has taken a blogging break this week. But today she’s back sharing something “wisteriously springy” sighted by her iPhone walking around town … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, flowers, hope, inspiration, joy, lifestyle, Quotes, spring, Travel
21 Comments
#LENT: A Bluebird Sighting
First let me clarify, I don’t remember ever seeing a bluebird near our home in winter. Lots of cardinals flitter about, but bluebirds? Nada. Last week searching for something in my bedroom, I heard tapping on the window. After a … Continue reading
Love! Love! Love!
“Love is the beauty of the soul.” Saint Augustine HaPpY Valentine’s Day from Virginia! You may think you’re off the hook if you don’t have a sweetheart to share the day with (wife, hubby, partner, significant other, boyfriend, girlfriend, doggie, … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, joy, lifestyle, love, Quotes, roses, Valentine's Day
10 Comments
Maxwell Leadership Maxims
Years ago my big brother Dean invited me to a weekend seminar given by business leadership guru John C. Maxwell. I had a pile of his books, so enjoyed attending. This week I found notes from that seminar whilst doing … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, John C. Maxwell, leadership, lifestyle, Quotes, Travel
5 Comments
Quickie Quote: Transformative Time Grooves
Encountered an inspirational quote on Instagram today that definitely deserves a share. And for some reason pink flamingos make Virginia happy, maybe these will have same effect on you… “You can’t give your life more time, so give the time … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, joy, lifestyle, nature, Quotes, Travel
10 Comments