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Extravagant Love!

Posted on March 29, 2021 by Virginia

“Mary took a liter of costly perfumed oil made from genuine aromatic nard and anointed the feet of Jesus and dried them with her hair; the house was filled with the fragrance of the perfumed oil.”  (John 12:3) On this … Continue reading →

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PEACE GROOVES

Posted on March 22, 2021 by Virginia

So many things can wreck our inner peace these days. Just turn on the news! Or check your social media feeds (either way downers abound.) The tricky part about trying to get our peace grooves on is letting God have … Continue reading →

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HOLD ON, SPRING IS OTW!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Virginia

Today is the first day of Spring but it’s FREEEEEZING OUTSIDE. We had a few warm days last week, then wham! A huge storm hit Thursday night dropping balmy temps from the 60s to the 30s (18°C to 1°C.) Yesterday … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Honest Humility

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Virginia

 “If every flower wanted to be a rose, spring would lose its loveliness.” St. Thérèse of Lisieux On this Lenten Wednesday, here’s a quote about humility (the good kind)… “If a flower could speak, it seems to me that it … Continue reading →

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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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