Tag Archives: Art

Mary: Let It Be So

Posted on December 8, 2017 by

Today Catholics all around the world honor Mary, the Mother of Jesus. In our faith tradition, Mary took a huge step of faith with her ‘yes’ to God’s request through Angel Gabriel. She risked death (they stoned pregnant-out-of-wedlock women back … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Inspiring Street Art

Posted on August 11, 2017 by

With all the negative (kinda frightening) global goings-on, here’s a little inspiration today to stretch our mind (& smile) muscles.   SNAPSHOT… Traipsing out and about with my niece a few weeks ago in Newport News (our closest big city), … Continue reading →

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Mary, Mary…

Posted on December 8, 2014 by

Today we honor Mary (& I must dash before long, it’s one of those ‘try to get your tushi to church’ days; in more formal terms, a Holy Day of Obligation.)  Please check out this previous post written about Mary … Continue reading →

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Ideas & Apples: George Bernard Shaw

Posted on July 10, 2013 by

Yesterday to celebrate my brother’s 12 years as a Reference Librarian at the Williamsburg Regional Libraries, we enjoyed a lovely lunch at Food for Thought (what a selection of delightfully delectable vegetarian dishes & plentiful meaty options for the carnivore!)  … Continue reading →

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Caught by a Thought: Ansel Adams

Posted on July 6, 2013 by

Last Sunday my sister, Shere, came over so my brother & i could zoom down to the Fragile Waters Exhibit at the Mariners Museum in Newport News. We were absolutely mesmerized by the 100 (ONE HUNDRED) nature photographs of water … Continue reading →

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…Rembrandt, prodigal sons & Henri Nouwen …

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

Since today’s Gospel readings presented the familiar parable of the Prodigal Son, when i contemplated What To Post tonight while traipsing all about town on this absolutely gorgeous SPRING-ish day (almost here! almost here!),  Rembrandt & Henri Nouwen’s book, “The … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Amazing art, glass… CHIHULY!!!

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Once again it’s Wednesday photos on Thursday (!!) …but you’re in for a treat. For real – amazing art of an entirely unique class in glass.  Like you can’t believe the beauty & creativity (off the charts ‘wow factor’  :  ) … Continue reading →

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