Tag Archives: Quotes

all through the night

Posted on January 25, 2018 by Virginia

Sometimes night swirls around us with a darkness so dishearteningly deep, it’s hard to sleep. But, God is with us in our bleakest, darkest moments with lanterns of hope. “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of … Continue reading →

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Extremists for Love

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Virginia

Today we celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr., an extraordinary man who led a movement of change, who dreamed segregated Americans could become a ‘symphony of brotherhood’ working, praying & struggling together in peaceful equality. We commemorate his … Continue reading →

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Gelato? Ice Cream? (inspirational splurges)

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Virginia

While visiting Italy awhile back, one of my travel buddies was really into Gelato, the Italian version of ice cream that bursts with flavor.  As we visited each city, town, village, (neighborhood), she had to sample the local gelato. It … Continue reading →

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Snowtime Flexibilities

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Virginia

I don’t know about you, but cold weather makes me cold. Really cold weather makes me really cold.  Like this cardinal, I want to take flight – but under warm blankets (wake me up in the spring!) “Spring will come … Continue reading →

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2018: A Calendar Year

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Virginia

It’s a new year! Today! 2018! HaPpY HaPpY New Year! Enough already with the !!!!s, Virginia, we get it (you’re muttering.)  🙂 But, how grand is it, out with the old, in with the new!?! A chance to start afresh. … Continue reading →

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Never, Never, Never Give Up!!

Posted on December 29, 2017 by Virginia

Betwixt Christmas and New Year’s, hope everyone is having a blessed holiday week, or at least indulging in a little hot chocolate. It’s birizzy cold in these parts and will get even colder New Year’s Eve. (14F =  -10C) My … Continue reading →

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Joy, Joy, Joy!

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Virginia

At Christmas we sing about joy, we look for joy, we try to be joyful. Sometimes we confuse joy with making merry, or all-smiles happiness? But, joy is so much more. “Joy is the noblest human act.” St. Thomas Aquinas Joy … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Christmas Heart Cheer

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: & WHATNOT: “Christmas will always be, as long as we stand heart to heart and hand in hand.” Dr. Seuss (from ‘The Grinch Who Stole Christmas’) A comforting thought, but we must do our bit – the part about … Continue reading →

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Snapshot & Whatnot: Powerful Love

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: Chincoteague Island, Eastern Shore, VA & WHATNOT: “There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear… ” (I John 4:18) “When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace.” Jimi … Continue reading →

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Quickie Advent Quote: Lanterns of Light!!

Posted on December 16, 2017 by Virginia

On this Advent Saturday, here’s a brief (but challenging) quote for our minds and hearts to contemplate: “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the Light.” Helen Keller May faith strengthen our hope to let … Continue reading →

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