Category Archives: Quotes

An October Day @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Virginia

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Lucy Maud Montgomery During our September staycation my brother Dwight and I plotted a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to see the Wind, Waves and Light exhibit … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

15 October: Saint Teresa of Ávila!!

Posted on October 15, 2020 by Virginia

Once again it is the feast day of one of my favorite saints, Teresa of Ávila, affectionately known as Saint Teresa of Jesus. I am a huge groupie of this amazing woman who lived a long time ago (1515-1582), but … Continue reading →

Posted in Bookshelf (BOOKS), Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Quickie Quote: Soulfully Motivated LOVE!

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Virginia

Today here’s a quote from noted author and activist, Nora Neale Hurston, that made me pause. It may be short, but it packs a powerful punch! “Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” Zora Neale Hurston Here’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 25 Comments

A Canadian Thanksgiving Blessing (slightly humorous!)

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Virginia

To our northern neighbors who celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October – TODAY! – Virginia wishes you a day filled with gratitude and (lots of) yummy eats. “May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, Travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 16 Comments

SPEAKING OUT: Voices of Love vs. Hate

Posted on October 10, 2020 by Virginia

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Too often fear makes us pause these days before we speak. It’s not a terror kind of fear, more like a “what … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy Issues, Life (in general), Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

#RBG & Civility

Posted on September 28, 2020 by Virginia

In honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s recent passing, Virginia is finishing her week of post-a-day ImageQuotes with something profound and challenging from her. “You can disagree without being disagreeable.”  Ruth Bader Ginsburg 15 March 1933 – 18 … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Quickie Quotes: Choosing to SMILE! : )

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes smiling may not seem like a big deal, but other times it’s a huge deal. Smiling in the face of adversity is a choice. Here’s a favorite “smile” quote from one of Virginia’s biggest heroes: “Peace begins with a … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Quickie Quote: Beauty Within…

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s a favorite quote that also poses a challenge: how are we filling the cups of our lives? Are we letting beauty in? “We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

Quickie Quote: Ideas (the discussion of)

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s a Friday thought to contemplate: are we a little too small-minded sometimes? “Small minds discuss people. Average minds discuss events. Great minds discuss ideas.” Eleanor Roosevelt grace, peace & ideas Virginia : ) p.s. Background photo taken @ The … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 5 Comments

Quickie Quote: getting & giving

Posted on September 24, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes the shortest quotes pack the most powerful punch… “When you learn, teach; when you get, give.” Maya Angelou grace, peace & attitude adjustments Virginia : )

Posted in Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments