Tag Archives: Travel

Victoria Day (in Canada) for kindred spirits

Posted on May 22, 2017 by Virginia

Happy Victoria Day, Canada!! Last year my brother & I got in on the celebratory fun at the start of a two-week bucket-list trip organized by the Rocky Mountaineer from Vancouver in British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. … Continue reading →

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snapshots & whatnot: motivational FiSH!

Posted on May 19, 2017 by Virginia

THE SNAPSHOT: Going with the flow @ Two Oceans Aquarium in Capetown, South Africa …& WHATNOT “The opposite for courage is not cowardice, it is conformity.  Even a dead fish can go with the flow.”  (Jim Hightower) … or maybe … Continue reading →

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snapshot & whatnot: an elephant, good grief!

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Virginia

THE SNAPSHOT… …an Elephant @ Samburu National Reserve, Kenya… (photo: VLW) …& WHATNOT In Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant’s book, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience & Finding Joy,” the second chapter is entitled Kicking the Elephant Out of the … Continue reading →

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…earth day inspiration…

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Virginia

It’s Earth Day 2017: a day to give thanks for our truly amazing planet… … and consider all that needs doing to protect it from imploding. Today our planet Earth faces huge climate change challenges, environmental degradation of natural resources, … Continue reading →

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celebratory vibes vs. whiny vibes…

Posted on April 8, 2017 by Virginia

The post I’ve been working on the last two days still has whiny vibes, so here’s a flower pic sent yesterday to my sis on her birthday. Celebratory vibes vs. whiny vibes? Celebratory vibes win: Easter is only one week … Continue reading →

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grace, grace, grace…. and Ruby Falls!

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Virginia

Here’s a bit of spiritual wisdom on this Lenten Tuesday as we tackle the tough stuff in front of us, our piles, ‘to do lists’ (and maybe things we keep putting off?) “God is able to make all grace abound … Continue reading →

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climb every mountain (or maybe not)

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Virginia

Virginia has been off the blogging grid awhile, but this week marks 5 years here at Roses in the Rubble (drum roll!) so she’s getting back into blogging grooves.    My brother and I recently returned from a two week visit … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: African Proverbs (a pictoral view)

Posted on August 23, 2012 by Virginia

Once again, it’s Wednesday Photographs on THURSDAY!  Started out with one fun pic from Tanzania to share… then read a wonderful book of African proverbs a dear colleague gave me in TZ (trying to find one for the pic..) Had … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs: Low Tide (on Pemba) + Quotes

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Virginia

Wednesday photographs ON WEDNESDAY (woah!)…  We’ve been watching the Olympics all week.  It’s amazing to see the races, matches, jumps – the struggles of athletes who have trained years for a few moments on the world’s stage.  Some win (most … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Photographs (on Friday) – VENICE (viva Italia!!!)

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Virginia

This week thought it would be fun to share a few photos from special times in Italy 2 yrs ago…  & since it’s Friday (already) here are a few quotes from well-versed Italians for our minds to munch on this … Continue reading →

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