Tag Archives: love

A Song for Saturday

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Virginia

With all the challenges we are facing, today here is one of Virginia’s favorite gospel songs that has been a great comfort in times of stress. (Email readers, you know the drill – click to Roses website for a listen…) … Continue reading →

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Missing My Papa (still!!)

Posted on March 7, 2020 by Virginia

Tomorrow, 08 March, is the memorial of my precious Papa’s passing. Although it has been a few years, I still miss him (so much!) And Mama (so much!) The two of them left a huge legacy of love with me, … Continue reading →

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#LENT: A Prayer for Friday

Posted on March 6, 2020 by Virginia

Here’s an ancient Celtic prayer on this Lenten Friday to contemplate… Lord Jesus Christ “You are the peace of all things calm. You are the place to hide from harm. You are the light that shines in dark. You are … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Tears, Tears & Rainbows (of Healing Grace)

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Virginia

“Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you have to decide what to do.” C.S. Lewis Reading this quote a week or so ago made me … Continue reading →

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#LENT : A Prayer for Monday(s)

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Virginia

Monday is not always our favorite day of the week. Trudge, sludge, finding our way back into weekday grooves after the weekend. We may need a little extra Heavenly Help. Today here’s a prayer from one of my favorite spiritual … Continue reading →

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#LENT : A SONG FOR SUNDAY

Posted on March 1, 2020 by Virginia

The other night Virginia blasted her Andrea Bocelli playlist in the kitchen while making an Italian extravaganza pasta casserole (a major production, like lasagna.) Methinks Andrea’s incredible voice and music somehow made the food taste better. (At the very least, … Continue reading →

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#LENT – Ash Wednesday Spiritual Blues-busters

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Virginia

And so it begins, Lent is here. It’s time to put away our chocolates, turn off the TV, hide coffee beans, sweets, and whatever else we’ve decided to give up for Lent. My list is the same year after year: … Continue reading →

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A Galactic Valentine Rose

Posted on February 14, 2020 by Virginia

HaPpY Valentine’s Day! Today doesn’t have to be about sweet tarts and mushy sentiment, but LOVE – the mystical, overwhelming amazing kind. Like this Heavenly galactic rose…. “A Rose made of Galaxies”  (Photo credit: NASA’s Hubble, 17 December 2010) Here’s … Continue reading →

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…the February flu blues…

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogosphere (and any-o-sphere) for a week with a bad case of the flu. Extreme chills, high fever, headache, body aches, and bad cough – evidently this flu is running rampant through our town. So not … Continue reading →

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Persistent Love: A Flowery Perspective

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Virginia

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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