Tag Archives: joy

Bubble Baths (of God’s Love!)

Posted on November 15, 2019 by Virginia

Virginia is a bubble bath gal who enjoys escaping into the bubbles, especially during times of stress. When slammed, however, a bubble bath tends to become an irregular occurrence when it seems like a luxury of sorts. But, oh, the … Continue reading →

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LIFE IS A GIFT!

Posted on October 22, 2019 by Virginia

Last week my brother Dwight and I had a grand time visiting our older brother and his wife in Ohio (more on that later this week.) On the return drive as fall foliage bedazzled us through the mountains of West … Continue reading →

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…on not panicking…

Posted on October 7, 2019 by Virginia

“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which … Continue reading →

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04 October: Saint Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 4, 2019 by Virginia

On this feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in all of history, here are a few of his words about God and faith (+ pics from a day visit to Assisi this redhead … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quotes: Living in the Here & Now

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Virginia

“Life is a gift to be grateful for & not a property to cling to.” Henri Nouwen “The real enemies of our lives are the ‘oughts’ and the ‘ifs.’ They pull us backward into the unalterable past and forward into the … Continue reading →

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A little (self-medicating) Laughter…

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Virginia

Last week this redhead threw her back out (ouch, ouch!) Not a good time for such an occurrence given celebratory weekend plans (adapted a wee bit) for a certain redhead who marked the passing of another year. (Life is a … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Woods (Thoreau style!)

Posted on September 23, 2019 by Virginia

On this first day of autumn (in this part of the globe) maybe it’s a good time to take a walk in the woods. “I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential … Continue reading →

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Downton Abbey Movie (Absolutely FABULOUS!)

Posted on September 20, 2019 by Virginia

It’s September 20th, a day Downton Abbey groupies have looked for with great anticipation: the official release of the big screen Downton Abbey movie. Although the popular PBS television series ended a few years ago, the whole gang has returned. … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Colorful Journey(s)

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Virginia

Traipsing around Venice with friends on a cold November day (during an unforgettable trip to Italy) we took a boat out to the fishing island of Burano. On a dreary day this island lifted droopy spirits as everywhere we looked … Continue reading →

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a spunky tree (by the sea)

Posted on September 16, 2019 by Virginia

This spunky tree inspired me as it stood next to the sea and a colorful street in a fishing village on Burano Island in Venice, Italy. “What is the good of stars and trees, sunrise and wind, if they do … Continue reading →

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