Tag Archives: encouragement

Óscar Romero: A Voice of Love & Justice

Posted on October 13, 2018 by

“You cannot reap what you have not sown. How are we going to reap love in our country, if we only sow hate?” Archbishop Óscar Romero (10 July 1977) 38 years after his death, Blessed Óscar Romero will be canonized … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Getting Older!!

Posted on September 29, 2018 by

Today here’s a pic and a few quickie quotes for our minds & hearts to contemplate (especially hearts & minds of those of us getting older!) SNAPSHOT: Japanese Gardens @ Maymont Park (Richmond, VA) & WHATNOT: “The great thing about … Continue reading →

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“When it’s pouring down with rain…” : )

Posted on September 13, 2018 by

As Hurricane Florence bears down upon the coast, we here in Tidewater (Virginia) are offering up sighs of relief as the storm has turned away from us. Our hearts and prayers are with everyone in the storm’s path in North … Continue reading →

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Storms on the Horizon

Posted on September 11, 2018 by

As Hurricane Florence heads toward the coast of the Carolinas and (the state of) Virginia, it’s hard for Virginia (the person) to gear up on this bright sunshiny day, but getting ready must be done because we take hurricanes very … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Spidery Inspiration

Posted on September 7, 2018 by

Spiders usually creep me out (& get squashed under my shoe.) But two weeks ago I noticed a (very) large spider hanging out near our back garage door. Before splatting it into oblivion, I observed the magnificent web that stretched … Continue reading →

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To be? Or, not to be?

Posted on August 27, 2018 by

After a wee blogcation the last few weeks Virginia is back today with musings of a reflective nature. (Warning: donning her Shakespeare festival shirt this morning may have unduly influenced this post.) A few weeks ago I thought I needed … Continue reading →

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Friday Good People Grooves

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

Even though our world may be completely whacked out, it’s FRIDAY! Time to kick back to some Good People grooves from Jack Johnson. Awhile back my big sis Shere introduced me to Jack Johnson on a birthday trip to Charlottesville … Continue reading →

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