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Pages of My Life
Turning the pages of my life, there are some chapters I’d rather not revisit. Tough times weathered my own way, not necessarily the right way. Perhaps there wasn’t a right way per se, bumbling about the fringes of ok and … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes
Tagged blogging, Courage, faith, friendship, hope, inspiration, inspirational quotes, lifestyle, love, Quotes, The Beatles, writing
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a Funny Thing called LOVE
It’s not Valentine’s Day, but for some reason got to pondering (& pontificating) about love, that word that sometimes stands us on our heads. Love is a funny thing. We think we want it, but all the work that goes … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general)
Tagged blogging, faith, family, grief, Humor, inspiration, love, relationships
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The Movie ‘All Saints’ – Uniting Hearts, Inspiring Hearts
After catching the trailer for “All Saints” before Valerian awhile back (a great flick BTW), I made a beeline to see this movie tonight. A closing church, refugees, drama and… John Corbett in the main role as Rev. Michael Spurlock, … Continue reading
Purposeful Cycling: Riding My PURPLE BIKE!
“A cyclist is someone who is seriously involved in cycling. A person riding a bike is, well, a person riding a bike. Cyclists use the word “cycling” to indicate that they are engaging in a Serious Activity, not just a … Continue reading
Charlottesville: Standing Against Hatred
Here in Virginia our hearts are wobbling after senseless bigoted violence pounded the city of Charlottesville. Nestled in beautiful Shenandoah and Blue Ridge Appalachian mountains, this is where Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. I spent four years as … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy Issues, Life (in general)
Tagged Advocacy, Charlottesville, coexistence, faith, Human Rights, inspiration, peace, Quotes, Travel, unity, University of Virginia, Virginia
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Lord, Please Save Me (us, you, them-all!)
With what’s happened in Charlottesville this weekend (so unbelievable in the sleepy university town where I spent four years as an undergrad) and with our Gospel readings for today (about Peter walking on the water), I dusted off this prayer … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Sunday-ish Reflections
Tagged catholic saints, Charlottesville, devotions, faith, fear, inspiration, Jesus Christ, overcoming fears, peace, poetry, prayer
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Snapshots & Whatnot: Inspiring Street Art
With all the negative (kinda frightening) global goings-on, here’s a little inspiration today to stretch our mind (& smile) muscles. SNAPSHOT… Traipsing out and about with my niece a few weeks ago in Newport News (our closest big city), … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general), Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Art, blogging, Catholic, faith, hope, Humor, inspiration, Mother Teresa, Quotes, reflections
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Saint Ignatius of Loyola: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam
So that’s Latin. Since I (& maybe you) didn’t study Latin, here’s what it means: “To the Greater Glory of God”Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam A noble motto from Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits (literally followers of … Continue reading
Multifarious ViNyL 1980s Music (& ever-evolving me)
Last week John Scalzi posted a Crowded House song on his Whatever blog that reminded me of multiple Split Enz albums stashed in storage the past 20+ years. I’d been meaning to unearth my hibernating collection, so launched operation album … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Quotes
Tagged 1980s music, alternative rock, Bono, Grandmaster Melle Mel, Humor, inspiration, music, Quotes, Split Enz, Squeeze, U2, vinyl
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