Tag Archives: faith

Flowery Cheer!!

Posted on July 11, 2022 by Virginia

I don’t know about you, but for me reading the news these days tends to be a bummer! There’s too much gun violence, conflict, & negative stuff to make us all afraid. So here’s a little flowery cheer to start … Continue reading →

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Fatherless on Father’s Day (again!!)

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Virginia

Here’s a post shared awhile back that still resonates!! Cherished and adored are 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 in my heart missing … Continue reading →

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Contemplating Mystery (Faith & Love)

Posted on June 12, 2022 by Virginia

Sometimes it’s hard to understand what’s what. Life is a mystery! Especially when there’s so many horrifying things happening around the world, in our country, communities & with our friends & families, too. War, senseless gun violence, disease, injuries, et … Continue reading →

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Hope: A Renewable Option

Posted on June 10, 2022 by Virginia

It’s hard at times to maintain a hope-filled attitude, especially when things drag us down in the mud of ineptitude. But, the point of hope is to keep trying. To keep hoping. To do our bit. To look for hope … Continue reading →

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Flowery Flexibility

Posted on June 8, 2022 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogosphere for quite awhile – but this week she’s back! The dictionary defines flexibility as “the quality of bending easily without breaking” and “the willingness to change or compromise.” Have you ever noticed how coneflowers … Continue reading →

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Pentecost Power: Love that Changes Hearts!!

Posted on June 5, 2022 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of Pentecost – the birthday of the church – and the day we celebrate the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in our hearts and lives. From that first Pentecost in Jerusalem the early church grew into … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2022 #InvestInOurPlanet

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Virginia

Faithful readers of this blog know that Virginia is a tree groupie, a waterfall groupie, and an avid groupie of mountains, beaches, forests, lakes, birds, oceans and flowers… Majestic trees @ Banff National Park (Canada) A tree & an ocean … Continue reading →

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EASTER COURAGE!!

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogosphere for a bit, but is back today to wish everyone a blessed Easter! “Jesus is the everlasting ‘today’ of God.” Pope Francis Virginia (the person) did not get to her Lent post-a-day gig this … Continue reading →

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Forever & Now

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Virginia

“Forever is composed of nows.” Emily Dickinson This quickie quote deserves a bit of contemplation. Sometimes our dreams (hopes, wishes) seem like they will take forever. At times it seems like real change (the kind our world needs lots of … Continue reading →

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Valentine Blues Love Grooves

Posted on February 14, 2022 by Virginia

Love is space and time measured by the heart.” Marcel Proust It’s Valentine’s Day. In stores & in our social media feeds it’s all LOVE, LOVE, LOVE & mushy sentiment for the masses. Sweethearts, sweet tarts & chocolate! The thing … Continue reading →

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