Tag Archives: Travel

Inspirational Tattoos of the Heart

Posted on October 18, 2019 by

Sharing a previous post from 2012 while traveling this week, be blessed! Father Gregory Boyle, founder of Homeboy Industries in L.A., writes of compassion, redemption and the ‘slow work of God’ in his book, Tattoos on the Heart. Providing powerful … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Standing Tall (in the Fall!)

Posted on October 16, 2019 by

Today here are a few pics from a memorable sojourn in the Italian Veneto countryside… “A wind has blown the rain away and blown the sky away and all the leaves away, and the trees stand.” e. e. cummings “A … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving (- Eh?)

Posted on October 14, 2019 by

HaPpY Thanksgiving to Canadian friends Up North (and wherever you may be around the globe today.) This magnet on our frig is a memento of several grand visits to Canada. A little Canadian Take-Out humor… Whether we’re celebrating Thanksgiving in … Continue reading →

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Soaring (with a little faith!)

Posted on October 11, 2019 by

Sometimes we get so mired in making sure we’re sure about whatever we’re doing that we forget to engage our eyes of faith to look up for soaring opportunities. We may get a little (too) comfortable hanging out where we … Continue reading →

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Autumn Grooves

Posted on October 9, 2019 by

After summer-like sweltering temps the past few weeks in the 80s & 90s F (30-35 Celsius), fall has finally arrived with a chilly day here in Virginia (the state.) Virginia (the person) is grateful for cooler Autumn grooves! “Autumn is … Continue reading →

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…on not panicking…

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

“There is a theory which states that if ever anyone discovers exactly what the Universe is for and why it is here, it will instantly disappear and be replaced by something even more bizarre and inexplicable. There is another theory which … Continue reading →

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04 October: Saint Francis of Assisi

Posted on October 4, 2019 by

On this feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, one of the most beloved saints in all of history, here are a few of his words about God and faith (+ pics from a day visit to Assisi this redhead … Continue reading →

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