Tag Archives: Travel

Quickie Quote: Transformative Time Grooves

Posted on February 6, 2021 by Virginia

Encountered an inspirational quote on Instagram today that definitely deserves a share. And for some reason pink flamingos make Virginia happy, maybe these will have same effect on you… “You can’t give your life more time, so give the time … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Snapshots & Whatnot: Warbler Bluesbusters

Posted on February 2, 2021 by Virginia

When we are having a challenging day and nothing seems to be going our way, maybe we should take a page from Dr. Seuss books and hear what he has to say… Mr. Warbler with a bad case of The … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 4 Comments

PERSISTENCE GROOVES

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Virginia

Today Virginia is contemplating persistence. (Something certain impatient redheads are not very good at.) But dang it all, persistence pays (so they say.) Keep on going. Don’t give up. Fail. Fail. Fail. Get back up and try again. Not easy … Continue reading →

Posted in Life (in general), SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

Quickie Quote: Prevailing Light(s)

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Virginia

Here’s a quickie quote today… “There are dark shadows on the earth, but its lights are stronger in the contrast.” Charles Dickens grace, peace & prevailing Light(s) Virginia : )

Posted in Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 7 Comments

Snapshots & Whatnot: Seeking (waterfalls of) Beauty

Posted on January 13, 2021 by Virginia

With things looking grim here in the USA and around the world, Virginia thought a few doses of waterfall beauty might lift our hearts a bit. It may seem a little weird seeking beauty when times are tough, but that’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

UNITY: YOU + ME = WE

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Virginia

Has civility disappeared completely from our political discourse? What happened yesterday in our nation’s capitol went far beyond the rights of free speech and protest. As violent thugs barged their way into the Capitol Building disrupting the election certification process, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy Issues, Life (in general) | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

New Tomorrows…

Posted on December 31, 2020 by Virginia

It’s New Year’s Eve and time to say goodbye to 2020. What a year! So many challenges clouded our horizons. Global pandemics, loss, conflicts that continued unabated, hurricanes, fires, economic hardships, more loss…and failures. It was hard at times to … Continue reading →

Posted in SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

#ADVENT: BLEAK WINTER BLUES (sort of)

Posted on December 21, 2020 by Virginia

On this first day of winter in the northern hemisphere it’s bleak and cold here in Williamsburg, Virginia. Seems appropriate somehow! This holiday season has been a bit on the bleaker side with so many celebratory things we take for … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

#ADVENT: A Quirky Tree Perspective

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Virginia

On this final Saturday of Advent Virginia is contemplating what it means to see the same thing from different perspectives. In this case a quirky tree she caught on camera two Decembers ago at Lewis Ginter’s GardenFest of Lights. Perspective … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 7 Comments

#ADVENT: A PRAYER FOR THE NIGHT

Posted on December 18, 2020 by Virginia

On this Advent Friday here is a Benedictine prayer for the nighttime (that also works when things seem dark and gloomy…) “Now in the fading light of day, Maker of all to You I pray, That with Your ever-watchful love, … Continue reading →

Posted in Advent | Tagged , , , , , , , | 6 Comments