Tag Archives: Quotes

#Women : Elevation Grooves

Posted on June 6, 2019 by Virginia

This is for girlfriends out there. This morning I stepped on the scales, not usually a good thing (especially after indulging in a chocolate splurge yesterday.) Before going down the rabbit hole of shame I started bouncing around the kitchen, … Continue reading →

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Sorting Our Heart Fissures (Together!)

Posted on May 31, 2019 by Virginia

This photo taken years ago in Petra reminded me of something I highlighted in one of Joan Chittister’s books. “To be able to face the difficulties of our lives, to admit them and resolve them instead of trying to swallow … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Navigating Hope

Posted on May 23, 2019 by Virginia

Sometimes when tough stuff wears us down, it may be challenging navigating our lives back (or onward) into hope-filled grooves. Today here’s a ‘how to’ lesson from water. “Water does not resist. Water flows… water always goes where it wants … Continue reading →

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Victoria Day @ Butchart Gardens

Posted on May 20, 2019 by Virginia

A few years ago my brother & I happened to visit Canada on Victoria Day during a bucket list Rocky Mountaineer trip from Vancouver to Alberta (as previously blogged about here: Victoria Day in Canada.) water taxis in Victoria, capital … 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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Scattering Seeds (quickie quote!)

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Virginia

Quickie quote today also presents a challenge –  do we have courage to continue scattering seeds of hope even when the wind gets fierce? ”I must set my face to the wind & scatter my handful of seeds. It is … 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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Easter Monday Wrap-Up

Posted on April 22, 2019 by Virginia

“Do not dare not to dare.” C.S. Lewis One last blog for Virginia to wrap up this year’s Lenten post-a-day gig. First of all, celebratory chocolate morsels are on hand because Virginia made it to Easter, thanks be to God … Continue reading →

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#EASTER: Joy (everlasting) Joy, Joy, Joy!!!

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Virginia

A blessed Easter to one and all: Let us rejoice & be glad! Easter love to all from Virginia @ Roses in the Rubble! “Jesus no longer belongs to the past but lives in the present and is projected toward … Continue reading →

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