Tag Archives: faith

peace within…

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Virginia

Today here’s a quote from one of my favorite saints for our hearts to contemplate. “May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.  May you not forget the … Continue reading →

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A prayer for nights (& days)

Posted on March 20, 2018 by Virginia

Last night at a birthday party for a dear friend, one of her childhood friends shared a prayer her godmother taught her when she was young. All of us facing challenges of various shapes and sizes (some rather large) took … Continue reading →

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Courageous Creativity

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Virginia

Today we remember Joseph, husband of Mary, the mother of Jesus. Joseph took care of Mary & Jesus by creating things as a carpenter and whisking them away from danger when King Herod went on a killing spree. It must … Continue reading →

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A Song for Sunday: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Virginia

Sunday is (almost) over, so here’s a song from one of Virginia’s favorite music groups to lift our spirits (up & up & up!) I’ve been a huge groupie of LBM – Ladysmith Black Mambazo – for eons. Making music … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day FUN!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Virginia

As we celebrate the life of Saint Patrick (& all things Irish) raise a glass, let’s spread a little Irish cheer. Sláinte! Virginia has enjoyed many memorable St. Patrick’s days over the years (Irish fellas often have a thing for red … Continue reading →

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Friday Failures: Cake! Cake! Cake!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Virginia

Here we are, another Friday in Lent. Easter is OTW (two weeks to go?) There’s not much time left to cram what we planned (hoped? contrived?) to accomplish during this penitential season. Those three thick tomes I hoped to read? … Continue reading →

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March Memories of Mama (& Papa!)

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Virginia

March is a month of precious memories for our family – the March 8th memorial of Papa’s passing, Mama’s March 15th birthday, and their March 17th anniversary. 50 roses on Mama & Papa’s 50th wedding anniversary Every day I thank … Continue reading →

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An Irish Prayer

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s an Irish prayer for today… Christ’s is the seed And Christ’s the harvest Into God’s garnering May we be drawn. Christ is the sea And Christ’s the fish Into God’s nets May we be turned. From birth to age … Continue reading →

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A Prayer for Comfort & Direction

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Virginia

Here’s a favorite prayer that has traveled long and far with me, a comfort when clouds loomed murkily on the horizon. “My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me.  … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Painting by Attitude

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Virginia

It’s a birrizzy rainy day here in Williamsburg. Dreariness abounds as cold winds whip sleety rain (and dreariness) around. It’s the kind of day that makes hiding out under warm blankets an inviting endeavor: maybe the sun will come out … Continue reading →

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