Tag Archives: encouragement

Touched by the Hand of God

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Virginia

Looking back over the first month of blog posts here @ Roses in the Rubble (mostly about books & movies), Virginia thought she might re-share a few (since it took awhile to learn about things like ‘tagging.’) Here’s one from … Continue reading →

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Celebratory Birthday Blogging Grooves!

Posted on June 29, 2018 by Virginia

 There’s a celebration going on here @Roses in the Rubble! June 30th marks seven years since Virginia launched out into the blogosphere. At first with tentative steps – a few movie reviews, an inspirational quote or two – then garnering … Continue reading →

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Uplifting Beatles Grooves (It’s World Beatles Day!)

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Virginia

Many thanks to Bernadette over @ Haddon Musings for the heads up about World Beatles Day (it’s today) and for sharing the recent YouTube video of Late Late Nite host James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke with Paul McCartney. Watching it brought … Continue reading →

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Refugees: Becoming Refuges of Hope

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Virginia

Yesterday (20 June) World Refugee Day 2018 came (& went), but the issues facing refugees are not something to contemplate just one day of the year. Imagine if conflict evicted your family (& you) from your home. Where no place … Continue reading →

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Fatherless on Father’s Day (again!)

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Virginia

Celebrating Father’s Day in America this weekend, here’s another go at last year’s post… Cherished and adored, two words that remind me of my father. And loved. Although it’s been several years since Papa passed, there’s still a crater-sized hole … Continue reading →

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Bluesy World Cup Grooves: Kickin’ It!

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Virginia

Virginia is trying to groove her way out of World Cup blues – the U.S. team didn’t make it into the mix for the first time in a long time (30 years); but far worse, those fiercely talented (& scenic) … Continue reading →

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Flowers! Flowers! Flowers (& more!)

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Virginia

My brother and I plotted (for months) to attend a big Comic Con in Va. Beach held a few weeks ago, but instead of braving massive crowds we decided to have a stay-cation.  A vacation usually involves vacating your home … Continue reading →

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Just Keep Goin’ On

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Virginia

As a long-time groupie of Putumayo World Music compilations (grooving to multiple iTouch playlists & CDs in my car), ’twas so exciting last weekend finding one previously unseen (& unheard.) If you haven’t heard of Putumayo, you can click here … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Mama (on Mother’s Day)

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Virginia

Since last year I posted about being mother-less on Mother’s Day, here’s something else I wrote (hoping the Heavenly postal system can forward it on to her!) 13 May 2018 Mrs. Virginia Johnson Woodward c/o The Angels 76 Streets of … Continue reading →

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Brainy Blessings!!

Posted on May 6, 2018 by Virginia

Last Sunday I made it to our campus ministry service after weeks of dashing to our big church (& missing church altogether for various reasons.) I like the CCM service as college students lead different parts of the worship and … Continue reading →

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