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Snapshots & Whatnot: Flowery Fall Colors

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Virginia

“When I get sick of what men do, I have only to walk a few steps in another direction to see what spiders do. Or what the weather does. This sustains me very well indeed.” ~ E. B. White On … Continue reading →

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25 October: PAPA! PAPA! PAPA!

Posted on October 25, 2020 by Virginia

Today is my papa’s birthday. This would have been a big one to celebrate: 90 years. How I miss him, especially today. The fact that he was 83 when he passed is no small miracle. As a quadriplegic for over … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Soulfully Motivated LOVE!

Posted on October 14, 2020 by Virginia

Today here’s a quote from noted author and activist, Nora Neale Hurston, that made me pause. It may be short, but it packs a powerful punch! “Love makes your soul crawl out from its hiding place.” Zora Neale Hurston Here’s … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Thanksgiving Blessing (slightly humorous!)

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Virginia

To our northern neighbors who celebrate Thanksgiving on the second Monday of October – TODAY! – Virginia wishes you a day filled with gratitude and (lots of) yummy eats. “May your stuffing be tasty May your turkey be plump, May … Continue reading →

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Birthday Blues: Surprised by Joy!

Posted on October 6, 2020 by Virginia

Last week Virginia celebrated her birthday. Another year. Whoopee. Although there was plenty of celebratory chocolate… Once you hit certain milestones, years tend to blur together. You reach a certain age and birthdays are reminders of AGE. An occasion for … Continue reading →

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Snapshots and Whatnot: Staycation Grooves

Posted on October 3, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia (the person) has been mostly offline this week. She and her brother Dwight have enjoyed a busy “staycation” day-tripping from home to nearby places in Virginia (the state.) On Monday we enjoyed a lovely outing to the charming town … Continue reading →

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Geraniums! Geraniums! Geraniums!

Posted on September 29, 2020 by Virginia

These geraniums outside our kitchen window are still blooming. You may think, what’s up with Virginia making a fuss about a pot of geraniums? Geraniums doing their blooming thing on a rainy day My brother Dwight planted these geraniums in … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quotes: Choosing to SMILE! : )

Posted on September 27, 2020 by Virginia

Sometimes smiling may not seem like a big deal, but other times it’s a huge deal. Smiling in the face of adversity is a choice. Here’s a favorite “smile” quote from one of Virginia’s biggest heroes: “Peace begins with a … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Beauty Within…

Posted on September 26, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s a favorite quote that also poses a challenge: how are we filling the cups of our lives? Are we letting beauty in? “We are cups, constantly and quietly being filled. The trick is knowing how to tip ourselves over … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: Ideas (the discussion of)

Posted on September 25, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s a Friday thought to contemplate: are we a little too small-minded sometimes? “Small minds discuss people. Average minds discuss events. Great minds discuss ideas.” Eleanor Roosevelt grace, peace & ideas Virginia : ) p.s. Background photo taken @ The … Continue reading →

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