Tag Archives: nature

snapshots & whatnot: motivational FiSH!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Virginia

THE SNAPSHOT: Going with the flow @ Two Oceans Aquarium in Capetown, South Africa …& WHATNOT “The opposite for courage is not cowardice, it is conformity.  Even a dead fish can go with the flow.”  (Jim Hightower) … or maybe … Continue reading →

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…earth day inspiration…

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Virginia

It’s Earth Day 2017: a day to give thanks for our truly amazing planet… … and consider all that needs doing to protect it from imploding. Today our planet Earth faces huge climate change challenges, environmental degradation of natural resources, … Continue reading →

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Mushrooms! Mushrooms!! Mushrooms!!!

Posted on October 21, 2016 by Virginia

Over the last week these two mushrooms sprouted up in our backyard. Many other little mushrooms appear here & there, but these two are gigantic at 8-inches high (& counting.) Each day they seem to grow a little bigger. Seeing … Continue reading →

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Caught by a Thought: Ansel Adams

Posted on July 6, 2013 by Virginia

Last Sunday my sister, Shere, came over so my brother & i could zoom down to the Fragile Waters Exhibit at the Mariners Museum in Newport News. We were absolutely mesmerized by the 100 (ONE HUNDRED) nature photographs of water … Continue reading →

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TURTLES!! TURTLES!!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Virginia

Last week i looked out the window to see this turtle hanging out on the edge of one of the deck steps in our back yard… After dashing out to snap a few pics, i could not figure out how … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: life .. & FLAMINGOS!!

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Virginia

Once again it’s Wednesday photographs on Thursday.  Methinks (given how often Weds photos find their posting places Later In The Week) ’tis a good idea to maybe present “Weekly Photos”… ?? sounds boring (the title, that is) – suggestions (anyone? … Continue reading →

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Quote: HOPE … (with FEATHERS : )

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Virginia

On this Lenten Friday, here’s a quote to munch on (& photo to ‘go with : ) “Hope is the thing with feathers, that perches in the soul, and sings the tune without words, and never stops at all.”  Emily … Continue reading →

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ADVENT: …sunrise quotes! …

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Virginia

Early this morning i peeked out the window to behold the most glorious sunrise setting off golden reflections in the clouds, but within a few moments the brilliance faded & the day settled back into shades of gloomy gray.  ‘Twas … Continue reading →

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ADVENT WEDNESDAY PHOTO: …a Rose in Galilee…

Posted on December 12, 2012 by Virginia

Today we remember Our Lady of Guadalupe.  Since roses are part of the story,  i found this photo of a Rose growing not too far from Nazareth – a place where  a young Mary might have walked along the shores … Continue reading →

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It’s Earth Day … (ok, Earth Evening… : )

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Virginia

On Earth Day we celebrate our planet, Earth, our natural resources, the Creator’s Heavenly paintbrush so busy building beauty all around us, and yes, Trees. I have never exactly hugged a tree, but I really REALLY like trees of all … Continue reading →

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