Category Archives: Quotes

…the GIFT of tears…

Posted on April 19, 2014 by Virginia

Crying is a gift? To many of us that might seem rather contraindicated (considering runny mascara, red rimmed eyes & emotional turbulence) but the Gift of Tears is actually considered a charism of the Holy Spirit. Many saints (especially those … Continue reading →

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If a Rose could speak…?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Virginia

The other day my brother downloaded the new John Adorney compilation The Wonder Well.  As an avid groupie (check out my previous post about him by clicking here) I so enjoyed listening to it in the car (the title track … Continue reading →

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Caught by Sunday Thoughts @ LOVE!

Posted on August 18, 2013 by Virginia

Sometimes we think love has got to be that mushy stuff plastered on anniversary cards or whispered between folks who are Seriously Serious into that commitment thing (relationships, dating, marriage??)  But, for all of us (single or not) there’s that … Continue reading →

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A.W.O.L. bloggers ….& August flowers

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Virginia

After that nice blog-cation, Virginia the Blogger went A.W.O.L. the past month for Several  Reasons. Yes, it’s summer & that seems like a good reason all by itself, but a Bigger Reason remains:  A NEW LAPTOP. Why (the heck) would … Continue reading →

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Ideas & Apples: George Bernard Shaw

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Virginia

Yesterday to celebrate my brother’s 12 years as a Reference Librarian at the Williamsburg Regional Libraries, we enjoyed a lovely lunch at Food for Thought (what a selection of delightfully delectable vegetarian dishes & plentiful meaty options for the carnivore!)  … Continue reading →

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Caught by a Thought: Ansel Adams

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Virginia

Last Sunday my sister, Shere, came over so my brother & i could zoom down to the Fragile Waters Exhibit at the Mariners Museum in Newport News. We were absolutely mesmerized by the 100 (ONE HUNDRED) nature photographs of water … Continue reading →

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TURTLES!! TURTLES!!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Virginia

Last week i looked out the window to see this turtle hanging out on the edge of one of the deck steps in our back yard… After dashing out to snap a few pics, i could not figure out how … Continue reading →

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Suffering, Pain & (optional) Misery….

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Virginia

Someone once said, “Pain & suffering are inevitable; misery is optional.”   ‘Tis true, methinks (unless you’re suffering from kidney stones when misery is a sure thing.) Still, misery can be a choice.  Which means not being miserable is also a … Continue reading →

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Caught by a Thought… from inspirational(!) Helen Keller

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Virginia

Haven’t posted something in two weeks.  Ooops! …  ‘i’ll get to it when there’s time,’ but there never seems to be time unless i, uh, make time.  To. Do. Something…. So, here’s a quickie something Papa shared with us the … Continue reading →

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Who is Jesus to Me??

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Virginia

On this Good Friday as we contemplate the Passion of Jesus Christ & the why of it all, here are words from one of my favorite women of faith, Mother Teresa.. WHO IS JESUS TO ME? Jesus is the Word … Continue reading →

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