Category Archives: SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS

Wednesday Photographs: oh Jerusalem !

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Virginia

Since this is Holy Week, today we’re visiting Jerusalem where Jesus Christ walked the path to His crucifixion 2,000+ years ago.  One blessing-ish perk of living for 5 years not-too-far from the Old City was following the Via Dolorosa on … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Tree of Light…

Posted on March 28, 2012 by Virginia

“You are the light of the world…”  (Matthew 5:14) Last week when downloading recent cherry blossom pics from the camera card, i found this completely forgotten pic from a dark & stormy (& COLD) winter night’s outing.  As the storm … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Water, Water, WATER (!!!)

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Virginia

Since this week we commemorate World Water Day, today’s photographs are all about WATER, a resource many of us (myself included) often take for granted. After living places where every drop had to count (managing a ‘shower’ & washing my hair … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: …at the Beach (on Pemba!)

Posted on March 14, 2012 by Virginia

ok, so it’s Rather Warm here  (80s today & tomorrow almost 90??) …which is Not Normal for this time of year (the flowers are peeking out & in some places blooming Full Blast… let’s hope a cold front doesn’t blast … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Inspiring Women of KENYA!!

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Virginia

Since tomorrow is International Women’s Day, today we’re visiting with the Samburu women in the Samburu District of northern Kenya. When i visited this tribe (as with many tribes & villages throughout Africa) i was so impressed to see how … Continue reading →

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Mahatma Gandhi (wise words from…)

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Virginia

“If we are to reach real peace in this world and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with children; and if they will grow up in their natural innocence, we … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Niagara Falls (& a little Inspiration)

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Virginia

Inspiration from Isaiah (more Favorite Verses!!) “But now thus says the Lord, He who created you, O Jacob, He who formed you, O Israel:  Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday & a Lent Challenge….

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Virginia

Lent is here ALREADY… time to put away those chocolates (while recuperating from Chocolate Hangovers), turn off the TV, hide the coffee beans, sweets & whatever else we’ve decided to Give Up for Lent… My list is the same – … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Canadian Clouds & Roses…

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Virginia

After i finished grad school (a few years ago!) my brother & i put 5,000 miles on his car during a driving holiday of the Canadian Maritimes + Newfoundland. After a grand week on Prince Edward Island & a few … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Grand Canyon in Winter.. (brrrrr!)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Virginia

My brother & I visited the Grand Canyon a few years ago in February — it was so so SO COLD(!) but so so SO Beautiful… we had a Grand Time all around!!  

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