Category Archives: SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS

Snapshots & Whatnot: Mountains, Seas & Me

Posted on July 9, 2020 by Virginia

As folks venture out to favorite beach and mountain retreats for a respite from COVID-19 and worries of all sorts, here’s a quote from one of Virginia’s previous posts about travel (circa 12 July 2012) and snapshots to go with… … Continue reading →

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Celebratory Grooves @ Roses in the Rubble!

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Virginia

There’s a party going on here @ Roses in the Rubble. Today Virginia’s blog turns NINE! As faithful readers know, celebratory grooves for Virginia usually involve chocolate (lots of chocolate!) Can’t believe it’s been 9 years since Virginia ventured into … Continue reading →

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KEEP CALM AND DRINK #TEA!!

Posted on June 25, 2020 by Virginia

Our world is filled with whacked out challenges, so what to do? Take a timeout today with Virginia for a little calm and lots of fantabulous tea. For tea groupies like Virginia, tea is something to be enjoyed whether sitting … Continue reading →

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Wearing a mask (in good company!)

Posted on May 27, 2020 by Virginia

As my brother and I meandered around downtown Williamsburg on Monday we spotted a Special Someone wearing a mask… Thomas Jefferson! As one of our country’s founders (he wrote the Declaration of Independence) Thomas Jefferson is highly esteemed in these … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day: Rest In Peace

Posted on May 25, 2020 by Virginia

“Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it.” Anonymous On Memorial Day we remember all those in the military who sacrificed their lives throughout our … Continue reading →

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Raindrop Blues vs. Having Fun in the Rain

Posted on May 22, 2020 by Virginia

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” Vivian Greene It’s been raining here the whole week, the ENTIRE WEEK. We are not used to rain every day here in the … Continue reading →

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Hope: A Renewable Option

Posted on May 19, 2020 by Virginia

It’s hard at times to maintain a hope-filled attitude, especially when things drag us down in the mud of ineptitude. But, the point of hope is to keep trying. To keep hoping. To do our bit. To look for hope … Continue reading →

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Motivated Butterflies…

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Virginia

Spreading a little butterfly happiness around today… “Happiness is a butterfly, which, when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp; but which, if you sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” Nathaniel Hawthorne Sometimes we need to open our hearts … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: SWAMPED!

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Virginia

A few years ago my brother and I drove the Natchez Trace from Franklin, Tennessee to Natchez, Mississippi. We stopped along the way (visiting our precious niece Joy and her family @ French Camp, MS) and enjoyed many scenic opportunities. … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Dexterous Courage & Tact

Posted on May 6, 2020 by Virginia

Years ago my sister gifted me the classic book “Oh, The Places You’ll Go” by Dr. Seuss. Filled with wisdom for 20-something Virginia stepping out in the wide world, the timeless insights of Dr. Seuss therein still resonate with a … Continue reading →

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