Tag Archives: inspiration

Grand Illuminations (& Advent Awakenings)

Posted on December 3, 2018 by Virginia

Yesterday at church Father James Glass (our campus minister) said that part of Advent is staying awake. “Do not become drowsy.” (With the heat cranked up, maybe he noticed a few nodding heads.) He asked, “How would you feel if … Continue reading →

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Advent: …and so it begins

Posted on December 2, 2018 by Virginia

And so it begins…today is the first Sunday of Advent (whether we’re ready or not.) Advent is a time of preparation and joyful anticipation, of waiting and doing (while we work on that patience thing waiting.) Advent is a journey … Continue reading →

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Inspirational Journeys: For Greater Glory

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Virginia

Celebrating the feast of Christ the King yesterday reminded me of the powerful movie “For Greater Glory.” After watching it in the theater six years ago, the following Christmas I gifted DVD copies to my entire family. As we prepare … Continue reading →

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(uplifting) holiday blues

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Virginia

(Reader Alert: you might need a tissue at hand…) After a plethora of lovely meals and family gathering(s), blogger Virginia (who also serves as a chief cook & menu strategist for family Thanksgivings) is in recovery mode. So grateful for … Continue reading →

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(workin’ on) an attitude of gratitude

Posted on November 20, 2018 by Virginia

As Americans scurry to make preparations for Thursday’s Thanksgiving holiday, it’s good for all of us to take a few minutes to give thanks. In this case more is better (vs. less is more) because once we start our thankful … Continue reading →

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VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! VOTE!!

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Virginia

For friends from other countries (& here, too) these last few weeks the U.S. midterm elections have swallowed our national media’s attention for the big showdown Tuesday, November 6th. Usually not as many Americans vote in midterms (the 2-year interval … Continue reading →

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Tree of Life: Sorrow, Horror & Prayer(s)

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Virginia

“All that is left to us is our being horrified at the loss of our sense of horror.” Rabbi Abraham Heschel My heart and prayers are with the victims and families of the mass shooting that took place on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Movie Roundup: Lots to Contemplate

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Virginia

After a month of not seeing one movie in the theater, it’s been a bonanza two-movie week. Last Tuesday night (our local Regal Theater hosts 1/2 price movies on Tuesdays) my brother and I saw “First Man” about Neil Armstrong’s … Continue reading →

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Lullabies for Insomniacs : )

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Virginia

Blogger Virginia’s wisdom is all tapped out, what with all she shared last week(!) Plus she’s a tad wiped out from a misbehaving thyroid that occasionally makes a full night of sleep an elusive endeavor. (Sporadic sleep a well-rested blogger … Continue reading →

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Life Advice: (keep on) Wearing Sunscreen

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Virginia

In 2017 Virginia passed the 30-year marker since her undergraduate university graduation, which means twenty years of added experience after the commencement advice whipped up for the Class of 1997 (as shared here last week.) Twenty years for Virginia (the … Continue reading →

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