Category Archives: Quotes

celebratory vibes vs. whiny vibes…

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Virginia

The post I’ve been working on the last two days still has whiny vibes, so here’s a flower pic sent yesterday to my sis on her birthday. Celebratory vibes vs. whiny vibes? Celebratory vibes win: Easter is only one week … Continue reading →

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grace, grace, grace…. and Ruby Falls!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Virginia

Here’s a bit of spiritual wisdom on this Lenten Tuesday as we tackle the tough stuff in front of us, our piles, ‘to do lists’ (and maybe things we keep putting off?) “God is able to make all grace abound … Continue reading →

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that love ‘thang

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Virginia

Once again, it’s Valentine’s Day. In stores, emails, tweets – it’s all LOVE, LOVE, LOVE.  Mushy sentiment to the masses. Sweethearts and sweet tarts (do they still make those little heart-shaped ones?) The thing is, maybe there’s no sweetheart in … Continue reading →

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Food for Thought

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Virginia

Yesterday morning when I told my brother that home-made mashed potatoes were on our dinner menu, I added, “Shere (our big sis) makes the best mashed potatoes. My mashed potatoes are never as good as hers.” Dwight immediately quipped, “Practice … Continue reading →

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Putting Love In…

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Virginia

Here in the final week of Advent, Christmas is just a few short days away. As we hurry and scurry amidst the holiday rush, crushed by lists, lines, traffic, frustrations & elusive parking places, it’s a good idea to stop … Continue reading →

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World AIDS Day 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Virginia

As we commemorate World AIDS Day 2016, we remember the 35 million people who have died from AIDS related illnesses and the 37 million people around the globe who are currently infected with the disease. Before moving to Tanzania in … Continue reading →

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And so it begins….

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Virginia

uh, and so it BEGAN.  The first Sunday of Advent jumped us when we weren’t quite finished munching our Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s now the first Wednesday of Advent, there’s a carol service at church tonight, and Christmas is only 25 … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms! Mushrooms!! Mushrooms!!!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Virginia

Over the last week these two mushrooms sprouted up in our backyard. Many other little mushrooms appear here & there, but these two are gigantic at 8-inches high (& counting.) Each day they seem to grow a little bigger. Seeing … Continue reading →

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Tempests in a Teacup!@!

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Virginia

“A woman is like a tea bag.  You never know how strong she is until she gets into hot water.”  Eleanor Roosevelt My sister sent a special card this week with this quote on it. As an avid tea drinker,  … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: … on drowning (or not)

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Virginia

Here’s a quote for our mind muscles to ponder… “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”  Paulo Coelho Sometimes when life overwhelms us we fall into the rivers of doubt and despair.  As … Continue reading →

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