Tag Archives: Inspirational photos

… a prayer for compassion…

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Virginia

It’s very late on this Lenten Monday, so here are two short verses for our minds and hearts to munch on … “In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us, to shine … Continue reading →

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spring is (almost) here…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Virginia

The sun eventually came out today, a reminder that spring is (almost) here – ’twas still a tad chilly to loll about outside!  I know, i know – we’re a bit past the official start date, but our wacky winter … Continue reading →

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rivers of suffering…. (quickie quote)

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Virginia

On this Lenten Monday, here’s a quickie (but deep) quote for our minds to munch on.. “And I saw a river over which every soul must pass to reach the Kingdom of Heaven, and the name of that river was … Continue reading →

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reflective rejoicing…

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Virginia

My brother Dwight is off today (his birthday is tomorrow) so we’re getting ready to gad about town in celebratory activities.  Today’s quick thoughts revolve around the concept of rejoicing.  We’re so grateful for the gift of his life – … Continue reading →

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Oh Deer!!!

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Virginia

Today while Mama & i were working on stuff in the kitchen we looked out to behold the most amazing site — deer, lots of deer, hanging out in our snowy yard.  Grabbing my handy iPhone i stuck my nose … Continue reading →

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TURTLES!! TURTLES!!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Virginia

Last week i looked out the window to see this turtle hanging out on the edge of one of the deck steps in our back yard… After dashing out to snap a few pics, i could not figure out how … Continue reading →

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Caught by a Thought… from inspirational(!) Helen Keller

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Virginia

Haven’t posted something in two weeks.  Ooops! …  ‘i’ll get to it when there’s time,’ but there never seems to be time unless i, uh, make time.  To. Do. Something…. So, here’s a quickie something Papa shared with us the … Continue reading →

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The Easter Bunny (a REAL one!) … & Marmalade Cakes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by Virginia

I do not know the why of how the Easter Bunny got mixed up in the religious celebration of  the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, but for Some Reason the Easter Bunny gets Very Busy just before Easter Sunday … Continue reading →

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…on passing through the waters…

Posted on March 3, 2013 by Virginia

It’s really late & Virginia the Blogger has been Out All Day (& Evening) so here are a few Favorite Verses that Help when the waters of difficulties pound the shores of our lives… “But now thus says the Lord, … Continue reading →

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Quote: HOPE … (with FEATHERS : )

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday, here’s a quote to munch on (& photo to ‘go with : ) “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”  Emily … Continue reading →

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