Tag Archives: Advent

MISSING OUR LOVED ONES @ ADVENT

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Virginia

And so it begins, ADVENT IS HERE. Today! The 1st Sunday of Advent, the countdown to Christmas (22 days to go!?!) Virginia had plans to post something grand, but today is the Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg, so a post … Continue reading →

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Putting Love In…

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Virginia

Here in the final week of Advent, Christmas is just a few short days away. As we hurry and scurry amidst the holiday rush, crushed by lists, lines, traffic, frustrations & elusive parking places, it’s a good idea to stop … Continue reading →

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crying in the wilderness….

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Virginia

Advent days can be long and bleak when dreary skies serve up icy drizzles that dampen our toes and spirits. Trudging through the sludge we wonder, where is the sun? In an interior landscape of dreariness, we can get lost … Continue reading →

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World AIDS Day 2016

Posted on December 1, 2016 by Virginia

As we commemorate World AIDS Day 2016, we remember the 35 million people who have died from AIDS related illnesses and the 37 million people around the globe who are currently infected with the disease. Before moving to Tanzania in … Continue reading →

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And so it begins….

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Virginia

uh, and so it BEGAN.  The first Sunday of Advent jumped us when we weren’t quite finished munching our Thanksgiving leftovers. It’s now the first Wednesday of Advent, there’s a carol service at church tonight, and Christmas is only 25 … Continue reading →

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Advent-ish rainbows

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Virginia

Shocked to see a blog from Roses in the Rubble? Me too! Blogger Virginia has been off the posting grid for MANY MONTHS.  Yes, it’s already the 2nd Sunday of Advent so making that previous post-a-day Advent goal is bust.  … Continue reading →

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O Radiant Dawn…

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Virginia

Christmas is upon us (almost!)  Dinner & then it’s off to Midnight Mass.  There’s just a few minutes for one last Advent post from this morning’s antiphon: “O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: come and shine … Continue reading →

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New Beginnings…

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Virginia

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve (ready or not!)  Our Advent hearts await the new day & new light of the Christ child to rekindle the flames of faith in the dark corners of our lives and the world around us. @ … Continue reading →

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Freddie the Frog does Christmas…

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Virginia

Let me introduce you to Freddie the Frog (here he is listening to Pink Martini Christmas carols while keeping Virginia company.) Freddie is SOFT, BIG & GREEN – a cuddly buddy. The kind of friend Virginia likes to have about. … Continue reading →

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Walking in the Light…

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Virginia

As the end of Advent draws near to Christmas (and our holiday cheer percolates with the stress of what’s undone, done & to-be-done before Thursday) let’s take a moment to put all that aside.  Empty our minds of Christmas clutter … Continue reading →

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