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The Duty of Delight

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Virginia

On this first Saturday of Lent, Virginia is contemplating delight. Do you ever think of delight as a duty? I usually think of delight as a bonus joy brings to the table. But, come to think of it, delight is … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: ROSES IN DECEMBER

Posted on December 12, 2020 by Virginia

Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Years ago in the 16th century, native peasant Juan Diego encountered a vision of Mary on a hill near his village in Mexico. Dressed in native attire Our Lady of Guadalupe … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Peace and Love Conspiracies

Posted on December 5, 2020 by Virginia

“Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love.” Hamilton Wright Mabi On this Advent Saturday, Virginia would like to instigate conspiracies of love and PEACE. With so many conspiracy theories gadding about, wouldn’t it … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Flowery Fall Colors

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Virginia

“When I get sick of what men do, I have only to walk a few steps in another direction to see what spiders do. Or what the weather does. This sustains me very well indeed.” ~ E. B. White On … Continue reading →

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An October Day @ Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Posted on October 20, 2020 by Virginia

“I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” Lucy Maud Montgomery During our September staycation my brother Dwight and I plotted a visit to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to see the Wind, Waves and Light exhibit … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Soulfully Motivated LOVE!

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Virginia

Today here’s a quote from noted author and activist, Nora Neale Hurston, that made me pause. It may be short, but it packs a powerful punch! “Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” Zora Neale Hurston Here’s … Continue reading →

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Geraniums! Geraniums! Geraniums!

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Virginia

These geraniums outside our kitchen window are still blooming. You may think, what’s up with Virginia making a fuss about a pot of geraniums? Geraniums doing their blooming thing on a rainy day My brother Dwight planted these geraniums in … Continue reading →

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Facing Change: A Flowery Perspective

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Virginia

With so many topsy-turvy things facing us in these turbulent times, this quote made me pause and reflect: “Not everything that is faced can be changed; but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” James Baldwin (1924-1987) But, maybe … Continue reading →

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T-shirt Tours: sunny (& hot) @ Maymont Park

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia’s t-shirt tours continue with a memorable visit to Maymont Park in Richmond, VA. Two years ago a change of plans turned a long weekend away into a stay-cation at home. Making the best of it my brother and I … Continue reading →

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(a little) Flowery Cheer

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes a little flowery cheer can brighten up our day… “Fear less; hope more. Talk less; say more. Hate less; love more. And never underestimate the power of forgiveness.” Abigail Van Buren grace, peace & flowery cheer Virginia : )

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