Tag Archives: nature

Snapshots & Whatnot: Waterfalls of Understanding

Posted on September 13, 2019 by Virginia

Years ago my brother and I visited Niagara-on-the-Lake in southern Ontario to see Niagara Falls from the Canadian side – a glorious occasion for this waterfall groupie! “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Humble Herons

Posted on September 2, 2019 by Virginia

On Saturday my brother and I zoomed down to Norfolk to visit the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, a glorious place for flower lovers (& tree huggers of all varieties.) While there we took an hour-long boat ride through the canal system … Continue reading →

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New Horizons (quickie quote!)

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Virginia

Not sure about you, but sometimes at the beach this redhead likes hanging out near the shore (no rough surf, easy to navigate waves, quicker dash back to sandy shore!) If we’re after new horizons, however, it might be time … Continue reading →

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Opening Our Eyes (a little wider!)

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Virginia

Quickie quotes and thoughts today. Sometimes we may want to bury our heads in the sand, ignoring all that’s going on around us. Or, maybe we just keep our heads down without looking up. “You’ll miss the best things if … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Overcoming Inertia

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Virginia

Have you ever been stuck in a state of inertia? The dictionary defines inertia as “a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged.” It’s easy sometimes to be set in our ways, to balk at change, to stop moving … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: AMOOSING (A MOOSE!)

Posted on May 8, 2019 by Virginia

“From there to here, and here to there, funny things are everywhere.” Dr. Seuss With chaotic challenges the world over, here’s to looking for opportunities to smile wherever & whenever we can (even in unexpected places.) During a visit to … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Snowy Egrets (& #HOPE!)

Posted on April 26, 2019 by Virginia

Whilst away visiting Chincoteague a few weeks ago, my brother & I enjoyed stalking all kinds of birds, but especially the egrets. This snowy egret is playing hard to get… okay, now why don’t you have a seat? Making it … Continue reading →

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#LENT: Seeing (& seeking) Beauty

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes we get so busy we don’t notice the beauty around us. The other day waiting at a stoplight in a busy intersection, I looked over to see what looked like a bluebird land in a tree across the street. … Continue reading →

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Lent: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions…

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday, maybe it’s time to make a few decisions… (an indecisive coyote we encountered awhile ago in the Grand Canyon) “A decision joins us to the eternal. It brings what is eternal into time. A decision raises … Continue reading →

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LOOKING UP @ THE MOON!!!

Posted on January 21, 2019 by Virginia

“When I admire the wonders of a sunset or the beauty of the moon, my soul expands in worship of the Creator.” Mahatma Gandhi Late last night my brother and I braved the elements of blustery 25mph wind gusts and … Continue reading →

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