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31 July: Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam…

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Virginia

So that’s Latin. Since I (and maybe you) didn’t study Latin, here’s what it means: “To the Greater Glory of God…”A noble motto from Saint Ignatius of Loyola whose feast day we celebrate 31 July (today!) I am a groupie … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Memory Moment(s)

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Virginia

“A friend is one of the nicest things you can have and one of the best things you can be.” Winnie The Pooh “Sometimes you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” Dr. Seuss … Continue reading →

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(overcoming) Disappointment Doldrums

Posted on July 25, 2019 by Virginia

“We must accept finite disappointment, but never lose infinite hope.”  Martin Luther King, Jr. Disappointment doldrums, at times we’ve all been there. Something we’ve hoped (worked hard for, dreamed of) doesn’t work out, crushing us like a door slammed in … Continue reading →

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Courage Grooves: Growing Beyond our Fears

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Virginia

“There comes a time in all of our lives when it’s time to take stock of what was, what is, and what can be. Don’t hold on to stuff that prevents you from becoming who you can be.”  Maria Shriver … Continue reading →

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Friday Flowers

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Virginia

If you’re having a rainy &/or yucky day, here are a few cheer-up flowers from a recent visit to the Norfolk Botanical Garden. “Where flowers bloom so does hope.” Lady Bird Johnson “A great beginning is sometimes at the point … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Spunky Seagulls!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by Virginia

Last week while waiting for the Jamestown Ferry to push off for Surry (day-tripping to Smithfield, VA, with my energizer uncle) these spunky seagulls tickled my funny bone. “From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” … Continue reading →

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Kickin’ It: Women’s World Cup Grooves

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Virginia

 “The vision of a champion is someone who is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody is watching.” Mia Hamm (1st woman inductee, World Football Hall of Fame) Virginia has been (mostly) AWOL in the blogosphere … Continue reading →

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Roses in the Rubble (How to Find…)

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Virginia

As June winds down blogger Virginia is getting ready for a celebration: Roses in the Rubble turns 8 on 30th June. Can’t believe it’s been 8 years of blogging! To honor the occasion, here is the original post (set up … Continue reading →

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DEAR PAPA

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Virginia

Last Sunday we celebrated Father’s Day here in America. Although my precious Papa passed a few years ago, the legacy of his love continues to shine brightly in my heart and life (as shared in last year’s post: Fatherless on … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Flowery Flexibility

Posted on June 12, 2019 by Virginia

The dictionary defines flexibility as “the quality of bending easily without breaking” and “the willingness to change or compromise.” Last week I noticed my brother’s coneflowers in their potted homes on the deck seemed to flexibly adapt during days (& … Continue reading →

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