Tag Archives: joy

Easter Joy, Joy, Joy & Glorias!

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Virginia

From here @ Roses in the Rubble, Virginia wishes all a blessed Easter. May the resurrected Love & Joy of Jesus strengthen our hearts with extra doses of grace & peace today – and every day. Putting on Easter-ish music … Continue reading →

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A Song for Sunday: Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Posted on March 18, 2018 by Virginia

Sunday is (almost) over, so here’s a song from one of Virginia’s favorite music groups to lift our spirits (up & up & up!) I’ve been a huge groupie of LBM – Ladysmith Black Mambazo – for eons. Making music … Continue reading →

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Saint Patrick’s Day FUN!

Posted on March 17, 2018 by Virginia

As we celebrate the life of Saint Patrick (& all things Irish) raise a glass, let’s spread a little Irish cheer. Sláinte! Virginia has enjoyed many memorable St. Patrick’s days over the years (Irish fellas often have a thing for red … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Painting by Attitude

Posted on March 12, 2018 by Virginia

It’s a birrizzy rainy day here in Williamsburg. Dreariness abounds as cold winds whip sleety rain (and dreariness) around. It’s the kind of day that makes hiding out under warm blankets an inviting endeavor: maybe the sun will come out … Continue reading →

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A Song for Sunday: Gloria! : )

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Virginia

Glória Patri et Fílio et Spirítui Sancto. Sicut erat in princípio, et nunc et semper et in sæ´cula sæculórum. Amen. Listening to sacred choral music – from Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Mozart and Faure to brilliant modern day composers like Karl … Continue reading →

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A Song for Saturday: Adiemus

Posted on March 10, 2018 by Virginia

As we’ve just passed Lent’s half-way point on the way to Easter, Virginia’s post-a-day Lenten gig is losing a little steam. It’s getting late on this Saturday evening (& Virginia has been out all day) so here’s a YouTube video … Continue reading →

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28 February: HaPpY BiRtHdAY DWIGHT!

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Virginia

Today is my brother Dwight’s birthday. This morning as he was feted at breakfast with a feta & roasted onion omelet, he said, “I just want to have fun, now that I’m fifty-one!” An apt sentiment with celebratory vibes as … Continue reading →

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TIME…Time…TIME…Time…TIME

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Virginia

Today Virginia is out of time (LoL!) so here’s a previously shared (still relevant) post… Out with the old, in with the new.  Sure, we’re supposed to do that @ New Year’s, but Lent is a time to get rid … Continue reading →

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A Song for Saturday

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Virginia

As Lent jumped us a bit this year (with Ash Wednesday on Valentine’s Day), Virginia was still on the fence about doing another post-a-day Lent gig. Posted somethings the last 3 days to keep her options open, ‘ya know? But, … Continue reading →

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Joy, Joy, Joy!

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Virginia

At Christmas we sing about joy, we look for joy, we try to be joyful. Sometimes we confuse joy with making merry, or all-smiles happiness? But, joy is so much more. “Joy is the noblest human act.” St. Thomas Aquinas Joy … Continue reading →

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