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Persistent Love: A Flowery Perspective

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

Contemplating a quote today from Maya Angelou about the persistence of love… Roses on a fence @ Butchart Gardens (Vancouver Island, CANADA) “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of … Continue reading →

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Creative Extremists (FOR LOVE!)

Posted on January 20, 2020 by

 “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”  Martin Luther King, Jr. Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an extraordinary man who led a … Continue reading →

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A Matter of Perspective

Posted on January 9, 2020 by

It’s a new year (and a new decade) so maybe it’s time to consider the matter of perspective, how we see things. Visiting Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden over the holidays I accidentally hit a button on my camera (now I … Continue reading →

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Fragrant (Merry) Christmas Grooves!

Posted on December 25, 2019 by

“Jesus in your heart! Eternity in your mind! The will of God in all your actions! But, above all, love, God’s love, entire Love!” Saint Catherine of Genoa  MERRY CHRISTMAS!! May petals of fragrant Love from the Heart of Jesus … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Eve “Divine Yes”

Posted on December 24, 2019 by

“Every time we give in to selfishness and say ‘No’ to God, we spoil His loving plan for us.” Pope Francis Tonight Advent ends and Christmas begins. Think of Mary, her “yes” to God, her “yes” to what seemed impossible, … Continue reading →

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ADVENT – Persevering Love & Joy

Posted on December 23, 2019 by

“Perseverance means the flowering of the love of God. It grows and grows, descending upon a soul like a cascade of flowers.” Catherine Doherty Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. As our Advent journey ends, Christmas and the path to a New … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT: Dewdrops of Mercy and Light

Posted on December 22, 2019 by

On this fourth and final Sunday of Advent (with Christmas just around the corner), Virginia is contemplating walking in the Light of God’s love… “Arise, shine, for the Light of the world is come…” (Isaiah 60:1) “Walk in the Light, … Continue reading →

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