Tag Archives: Travel

#ADVENT – God’s Grandeur (@Smith Mountain Lake!)

Posted on November 29, 2021 by Virginia

“Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.” Albert Schweitzer A part of Advent is opening our hearts and … Continue reading →

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#ADVENT – Open to Surprises

Posted on November 28, 2021 by Virginia

And so it begins… Today is the first Sunday of Advent. Sometimes it’s hard amidst the bustle of the holiday season to take time (to MAKE TIME) for Advent-ish activities. While the world swirls with holiday parties, decorations and go-go-go … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Woody Inspiration…

Posted on October 20, 2021 by Virginia

The last few weeks haven’t seemed much like fall in these parts. Saturday temps hit 82 (28C) but Sunday temps dropped to 60F and Virginia had to pull out her blankets Sunday night. Fall is (finally) on the way here … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Foggy Day Clarity

Posted on October 13, 2021 by Virginia

My older sister Shere & her husband live on a farm not far from Williamsburg where Virginia (the person) lives in Virginia (the state.) Last fall when they needed to be off somewhere I stayed over to look after my … Continue reading →

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Blogging Grooves & Life Updates!

Posted on October 10, 2021 by Virginia

Once again Virginia the blogger has been off the blogosphere for two weeks. Now she’s trying to get her blogging grooves back while juggling new things in her life that require massive amounts of time and attention. New opportunities + … Continue reading →

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September 11, 2001: 20 Years

Posted on September 11, 2021 by Virginia

Most Americans will never forget where they were on September 11th, 2001 when planes hit the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in NYC, and later the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. As shocked sorrow flowed over us in waves, … Continue reading →

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Labor Day Nap : )

Posted on September 6, 2021 by Virginia

Greetings to everyone on this steamy September day! Virginia is trying to get her blogging grooves back on (after taking an extended August blogcation) but it’s Labor Day here in the U.S. so here’s a quick laugh – as spotted … Continue reading →

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Flowery Blooming Grooves

Posted on August 20, 2021 by Virginia

It’s Friday. I don’t know about you, but Virginia (the person) is so ready for the weekend! Until it starts, here are a few Friday flowers and quotes to keep our hearts blooming… “A flower does not think of competing … Continue reading →

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Turning Tides…

Posted on August 2, 2021 by Virginia

Virginia is back from her blogcation with a contemplative thought about tides. No, she’s not going on about how tides come in and go out (although sometimes that’s cool to watch) but about the point where the tide turns. The … Continue reading →

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Blogcation Grooves

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Virginia

Hey everyone, Virginia is taking a two week blogcation (in case you wondered where she’s been hiding in the Blogosphere.) She will be back next week, so until then here’s a pic and a quote to contemplate… “Almost everything will … Continue reading →

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