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Christmas Love
Since the winter storm knocked out our power yesterday (& subsequently our wireless) here’s a quickie Advent quote brought to you by Virginia’s still-a-little-charge-left iPhone. “It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.” Mother Teresa
Posted in Advent, Quotes, Uncategorized
Tagged Advent, faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, joy, lifestyle, Quotes
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Snapshots & Whatnot(s): FIREWORKS!
WHATNOT… Our local 4th of July celebrations usually come with fireworks as here in Tidewater Virginia (the state of) folks take history seriously. Yorktown, where British General Cornwallis surrendered (ending the Revolutionary War), is only 20 minutes via automobile from … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, fireworks, Fourth of July, history, Humor, inspiration, iPhone photos, Joan Rivers, Quotes, Williamsburg Virginia
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HaPpY HaPpY BIRTHDAY MAMA!!!
Originally posted on Roses in the Rubble:
March 15th is my Mama’s birthday. She would have turned 81 today… I took this picture to send my uncle after he sent those gorgeous flowers for Mama’s 80th birthday (that’s him in…
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Rio Olympics: Inspiration in victory… and defeat(!)
The Summer Olympics in Rio are winding down, but what a thrilling ride it’s been as athletes pushed the envelope of what’s possible, crushing world records with physical acumen and dedication, that we, the world watching, can hardly fathom the … Continue reading
Mother-less on Mother’s Day…
After a whole week of rainy days it was great to just be outside today absorbing sorely missed sunshine. Couldn’t help but remember the many hours spent with Mama last year on the deck lounge chairs, enjoying the trees, the … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes, Uncategorized
Tagged faith, faithfulness, inspiration, inspiring mothers, love, Mother's Day, motherhood, mothers, poetry
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Overcoming Birthday Blues
Today is my father’s birthday. He would have been 84. Of course, the fact that he was 83 when he died in March is no small miracle(!) As a quadriplegic the last 25+ years (15 as a bedfast quad), Papa’s … Continue reading
If a Rose could speak…?
The other day my brother downloaded the new John Adorney compilation The Wonder Well. As an avid groupie (check out my previous post about him by clicking here) I so enjoyed listening to it in the car (the title track … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Quotes, Sunday-ish Reflections, Uncategorized
Tagged Beauty, Creation, faith, For the Beauty of the Earth, hymns, inspiration, inspirational music, John Adorney, roses
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