Category Archives: SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS

The Easter Bunny (a REAL one!) … & Marmalade Cakes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Virginia

I do not know the why of how the Easter Bunny got mixed up in the religious celebration of  the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, but for Some Reason the Easter Bunny gets Very Busy just before Easter Sunday … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: …passing through difficulties…

Posted on March 2, 2013 by Virginia

We all face difficulties & challenges of one size or another… but ’tis hard sometimes knowing What To Do.  Here’s a quick thought from a favorite saint… “We are too little to be able to always rise above difficulties. Well, … Continue reading →

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WONDER’ful Wednesday: Mt. Tabor …(& the Glory of God!)

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Virginia

Please note the Very Cool Title that replaces ‘Wednesday Photographs’ as suggested last week by one of my dearest childhood friends, Julie Perez Boone: “‘WONDER’ful Wednesday.’ The reason, Julie explained, “That way we, the readers, can ‘wonder’ what beautiful picture … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: life .. & FLAMINGOS!!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s Wednesday photographs on Thursday.  Methinks (given how often Weds photos find their posting places Later In The Week) ’tis a good idea to maybe present “Weekly Photos”… ?? sounds boring (the title, that is) – suggestions (anyone? … Continue reading →

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Quote: HOPE … (with FEATHERS : )

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday, here’s a quote to munch on (& photo to ‘go with : ) “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”  Emily … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Amazing art, glass… CHIHULY!!!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s Wednesday photos on Thursday (!!) …but you’re in for a treat. For real – amazing art of an entirely unique class in glass.  Like you can’t believe the beauty & creativity (off the charts ‘wow factor’  :  ) … Continue reading →

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….ice cream? gelato?… it’s all good!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Virginia

“My advice to you is not to inquire why or whither, but just enjoy the ice cream on your plate.“  Thornton Wilder (1897 – 1875) While visiting Italy a few years ago, one of my travel buddies was really into … Continue reading →

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…out with The New & in with The Old…

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Virginia

New Year’s Day i woke up with this mantra bouncing about my scrambled head.   Usually it’s ‘Out with The Old & in with The New,’ but for some reason this thought kept mind flashing all day. Out with The New … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTOGRAPH: ….joy….

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Virginia

After writing about joy, ’tis appropriate this Wednesday to share a joy-filled photo. After these enterprising children in Uganda demonstrated a range of games they enjoyed playing (jump rope with weeds woven together, ‘jacks’ with rocks & nuts + other … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTO: …a Rose in Galilee…

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Virginia

Today we remember Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Since roses are part of the story,  i found this photo of a Rose growing not too far from Nazareth – a place where  a young Mary might have walked along the shores … Continue reading →

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