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Starry Interdependence

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia realizes that she shared this quote from favorite author Madeleine L’Engle in years past. Given current circumstances wherein many of us are unable to go to our places of worship, it seems even more relevant today… Photo credit: NASA, … Continue reading →

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The Utility of Futility

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Virginia

“All men know the utility of useful things; but they do not know the utility of futility.” Chaung-Tzu Ever have one of those days? A few weeks ago, I had one. Early one morning when my brother took me across … Continue reading →

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Hidden Figures: Inspiring Stars Inspiring Us

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Virginia

I am so very jealous.  Not a good thing to be, admittedly, but still in that green state of envy (as in, green with envy?) Yesterday my brother unexpectedly met Dr. Christine Darden, one of the NASA scientists from Margot … Continue reading →

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…getting out of bed?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Virginia

The Lent post-a-day gig continues here @ Roses in the Rubble, but today will be short(!)  Just a quickie challenge from a quote by C. S. Lewis: “We read of spiritual efforts and our imagination makes us believe that because … Continue reading →

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