Tag Archives: Photos

Snapshots & Whatnot: (lens-worthy) images

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Virginia

SNAPSHOTS:  Today we’re taking a pictorial safari in Africa… Pretty pink flamingos in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Meandering elephant in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya “Habari?” (How are things?) Ostrich in Kenya A pride of lions (parked in front of our land … Continue reading →

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a little retro Light (whenever!)

Posted on July 9, 2017 by Virginia

Feeling a little retro yesterday I was grooving to Van Morrison and cleaning the house when an old favorite blared out I hadn’t heard in years. Hitting replay between cleaning passes, ’twas like being reintroduced to an old friend. Powerful … Continue reading →

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Quickie Quote: … on drowning (or not)

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Virginia

Here’s a quote for our mind muscles to ponder… “You drown not by falling into a river, but by staying submerged in it.”  Paulo Coelho Sometimes when life overwhelms us we fall into the rivers of doubt and despair.  As … 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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Quickie Quote: falling in love …(with God!)

Posted on March 14, 2013 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote on this Lenten Thursday for mind munching & heart scrunching… “Nothing is more practical than finding God, that is, in falling in love in a quite absolute, final way. What you are in love with, what … Continue reading →

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quotes & photos: Mother Teresa & peace-full smiles : )

Posted on September 9, 2012 by Virginia

Since these Wednesday photos are finally making it to cyberspace on SUNDAY,  here’s a little inspiration from Mother Teresa to contemplate as as a new week begins… “The Good News is that God still loves the world through you.  You … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: … Going Green…

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Virginia

Virginia the Blogger,  admittedly distracted lately (Papa is doing much better now, thanks for your prayers!), is back on the Blogging Beat with a regularly scheduled Wednesday Photograph: today it’s ‘GOING GREEN !!’ : ) “The trees are God’s great … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photograph: Directionless in Assisi…

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Virginia

While traipsing around Assisi 2 years ago, i came across this little doggie looking a wee bit lost.  With his nose to the ground he didn’t seem to notice the signposts that might have sent him along the way he … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Grand Canyon in Winter.. (brrrrr!)

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Virginia

My brother & I visited the Grand Canyon a few years ago in February — it was so so SO COLD(!) but so so SO Beautiful… we had a Grand Time all around!!  

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