Category Archives: Quotes

..a fish out of water…

“The opposite for courage is not cowardice, it is conformity.  Even a dead fish can go with the flow.”  (Jim Hightower) … or maybe not. Wherever you’re swimming in the rivers of life, if at times it’s tough going upstream … Continue reading

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proclaiming Christ (quickie quote)

Dashing about after a wonderful getaway celebrating my brother’s birthday, so today’s Lenten post will be a bit short.  Short can be a good thing, especially when it packs a powerful punch for our minds and hearts to munch on. … Continue reading

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birthdays + getaways = birthday getaways

This weekend my brother & I are zooming out of town to celebrate his birthday.  Since Dwight is my YOUNGER BROTHER, his age shall not be divulged.  Let’s just say there are a few decades to celebrate. LIFE IS A … Continue reading

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on coping… (quickie quote)

“Life is not the way it’s supposed to be.  It is the way it is.  The way you cope with it is what makes the difference.”   Virginia Satir grace, peace & creative coping Virginia : ) Photo:  Morogoro, Tanzania

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STORM WARNINGS!!!

We interrupt Virginia’s regularly scheduled blogging with a STORM WARNING: Duck, hide, run for shelter… a storm is on the way (actually, it’s here!) This afternoon while munching lunch, minding my own business (occasionally jotting notes for today’s other blog) … Continue reading

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God’s love letters…

When we look around and see the beauty of God’s creation – an intricate flower, a beauteous bluebird, turquoise oceans, trees with golden leaves – it’s like a reading a love letter.  Seeing Heavenly paintbrushes busy in a glorious sunset … Continue reading

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..Rise, let us be going…

I have been an avid Oswald Chambers groupie since high school when I first encountered “My Utmost for His Highest.” Several tattered editions later, I’m still reading his words of wisdom and faith in this treasured collection of daily devotionals. … Continue reading

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…sparking initiatives…

It’s Sunday night, already! Since Virginia your blogger is very pooped after a very full weekend, this post is a short thought for our minds and hearts to contemplate.  Don’t be fooled by short — read it more than once … Continue reading

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God loves you (Peter Kreeft says so!)

So the Bible says so, too (that God loves you… & me!)  Virginia (that’s me!) is really looking forward to hearing author & theologian Peter Kreeft speak Friday night @ the College of William & Mary.  (7:00 PM in Ewell … Continue reading

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…mystic mountains, startling joys…

Today’s post will be a wee bit short.  Pourquoi?  After my brother sent the amazing NASA rose galaxies photo for Valentines (I know I shared it the other day, but here it is again in case you missed it.)  I … Continue reading

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