Category Archives: Travel

Bill Warnock: Boss, Mentor & Friend

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Virginia

With all the negative harassment-in-the-workplace stories out there, I feel blessed to have worked with amazing male leaders who empowered me to be the best me I could be. Who became mentors and remained treasured friends long after our respective … Continue reading →

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Touched by the Hand of God

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Virginia

Looking back over the first month of blog posts here @ Roses in the Rubble (mostly about books & movies), Virginia thought she might re-share a few (since it took awhile to learn about things like ‘tagging.’) Here’s one from … Continue reading →

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Flowers! Flowers! Flowers (& more!)

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Virginia

My brother and I plotted (for months) to attend a big Comic Con in Va. Beach held a few weeks ago, but instead of braving massive crowds we decided to have a stay-cation.  A vacation usually involves vacating your home … Continue reading →

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Snapshots (lots) & Whatnot: CHINCOTEAGUE!!

Posted on November 20, 2017 by Virginia

WHATNOT: Today’s Snapshots highlight a recent visit to Chincoteague Island, located on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. I know – confusing! Virginia (the blogger) lives in Virginia (the state of) located on the East Coast of the U.S.A. Chincoteague is just a … Continue reading →

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Rockets! Rockets! Rockets!

Posted on November 16, 2017 by Virginia

Last Sunday while visiting Chincoteague Island my brother and I had a blast viewing NASA’s Orbital ATK Antares rocket launch from Wallops Island on its way to the International Space Station. How cool is that? REALLY COLD!! When we arrived … Continue reading →

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St. Anthony of Padua (and lost rings!)

Posted on June 13, 2017 by Virginia

Today we commemorate Saint Anthony of Padua (1195- 13 June 1231), a Doctor of the Church. Born in Lisbon to Portuguese nobility, he became an Augustinian scholar and priest until a procession of martyrs moved his heart to join the … Continue reading →

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Victoria Day (in Canada) for kindred spirits

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Virginia

Happy Victoria Day, Canada!! Last year my brother & I got in on the celebratory fun at the start of a two-week bucket-list trip organized by the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver in British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. … Continue reading →

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climb every mountain (or maybe not)

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogging grid awhile, but this week marks 5 years here at Roses in the Rubble (drum roll!) so she’s getting back into blogging grooves.    My brother and I recently returned from a two week visit … Continue reading →

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