Tag Archives: hope

October 15: Saint Teresa of Ávila!!

Posted on October 15, 2021 by Virginia

Once again it’s the feast day of one of my favorite saints affectionately known as Saint Teresa of Jesus. I am a huge groupie of this amazing woman who lived long ago (1515-1582) but who continues 500+ years later to … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Foggy Day Clarity

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Virginia

My older sister Shere & her husband live on a farm not far from Williamsburg where Virginia (the person) lives in Virginia (the state.) Last fall when they needed to be off somewhere I stayed over to look after my … Continue reading →

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Blogging Grooves & Life Updates!

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Virginia

Once again Virginia the blogger has been off the blogosphere for two weeks. Now she’s trying to get her blogging grooves back while juggling new things in her life that require massive amounts of time and attention. New opportunities + … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season…for CHOCOLATE!!

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Virginia

As we enter the fall season (today is the first day of fall!) it’s still hot and steamy in Williamsburg, Virginia. Not many fall colors to go on about, especially when remnants of August crepe myrtles are still blooming in … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2001: 20 Years

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Virginia

Most Americans will never forget where they were on September 11th, 2001 when planes hit the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in NYC, and later the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As shocked sorrow flowed over us in waves, … Continue reading →

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Flowery Blooming Grooves

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Virginia

It’s Friday. I don’t know about you, but Virginia (the person) is so ready for the weekend! Until it starts, here are a few Friday flowers and quotes to keep our hearts blooming… “A flower does not think of competing … Continue reading →

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Turning Tides…

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Virginia

Virginia is back from her blogcation with a contemplative thought about tides. No, she’s not going on about how tides come in and go out (although sometimes that’s cool to watch) but about the point where the tide turns. The … Continue reading →

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Blogcation Grooves

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Virginia

Hey everyone, Virginia is taking a two week blogcation (in case you wondered where she’s been hiding in the Blogosphere.) She will be back next week, so until then here’s a pic and a quote to contemplate… “Almost everything will … Continue reading →

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Euro Cup Life Grooves

Posted on July 12, 2021 by Virginia

“The Rules of soccer are very simple: if it moves, kick it. If it doesn’t move, kick it until it does.”  Phillip Abraham Woosnam (1932-2013) Italy and England kicked their way into the Euro Cup final yesterday. Just making it to … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Hospitality of the Heart

Posted on July 8, 2021 by Virginia

Here’s a short (yet powerful) quote to contemplate today… “We must strive for hospitality of the heart. Without it, hospitality of the house is nothing.” Catherine Doherty grace, peace & open hearts Virginia : ) Photo: Charleston, South Carolina

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