Tag Archives: Travel

#LENT: Singing Spaceships & New Day(s)

Posted on April 3, 2019 by Virginia

One of my favorite science fiction books (reread often) is “The Ship Who Sang” by Anne McCaffrey. Throughout the story Helva, the spaceship who sings (& main character), suffers loss and faces challenges of many shapes and intergalactic sizes. After … Continue reading →

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#LENT: (atrophied) joy vs. (every day) joy

Posted on April 2, 2019 by Virginia

 “From somber, serious, sullen saints, save us, O Lord.” Saint Teresa of Avila On this Lenten Tuesday we’re over half way through Lent. Maybe there are things we were hoping to do (that we haven’t done) and things we didn’t … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Keeping Away (from cliff edges)

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Virginia

CAUTION: KEEP AWAY FROM THE EDGE OF THE CLIFF (Monument Valley, UT) Here’s something for Lent to consider, how close do we get to the cliffs of temptation? “Free cheese is always available in mousetraps.” (Anonymous) It’s been hard for … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Saying “YES” to God

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Virginia

Today on the Solemnity of the Annunciation we honor Mary’s open heart of faithfulness when Angel Gabriel appeared with the Good News of God’s love for us and of her special role in bearing God’s son into this world. “…you … Continue reading →

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UNITED TOGETHER: Love vs. Hate

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Virginia

When I think of New Zealand (as many folks here do) it’s of vast beauty from incredible scenery in the Lord of the Rings movies. The Kiwis I’ve known and worked with overseas have always been warm and hospitable (who … Continue reading →

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#Lent: becoming acts of praise

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday (or any day of the year) how do we become acts of praise? “Prayer is sitting in the silence until it silences us, choosing gratitude until we are grateful, praising God until we ourselves are an … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Saint Patrick’s Day Cheer

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Virginia

Last year I posted about my favorite St. Patrick’s Day celebration that took place in Tanzania – yes, really, in Africa. (Click here to read about it: Saint Patrick’s Day Fun.) Here we are again, and this time it’s Sunday, … Continue reading →

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#Lent : Hoping, Loving, Believing

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Virginia

 “But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44) “Here is the basic secret, hidden in God’s whole plan for humanity: To believe … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Togetherness!!

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Virginia

On this Lenten Thursday here’s a thought: maybe we shouldn’t always try to go it alone? Hanging out @ the Vancouver Aquarium “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor:  If either of them … Continue reading →

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#Lent : Reflecting Beauty

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Virginia

When we look in the mirror of our lives, what do we see? Ducks reflecting (mirror-like) @ Maymont Park (Richmond, VA) Sometimes I focus so much on the stuff that’s wrong with my life (& me) that I forget to … Continue reading →

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