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Quickie Quote: Prevailing Light(s)
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 : )
#ADVENT: A Quirky Tree Perspective
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
Quickie Quote (the Hope-filled kind!)
On this ponderous Friday here’s an inspirational quote from one of my favorite authors to keep on going amidst whatever we are facing… “Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines it will shine … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, J.R.R. Tolkien, lifestyle, Quotes, trees
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Quickie Quote: AUTUMN!
On this first day of Autumn (after imbibing large quantities of appropriate pumpkin spice beverages) here’s a quickie quote to get fall vibes going: “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus grace, peace & … Continue reading
Trees! Trees! Trees! Trees!
On this hot and steamy day in Virginia (the state), Virginia (the person) is contemplating the calm beauty of trees – and their cool shade! As a tree groupie of the highest order, Virginia has been inspired by the grandeur … Continue reading
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, Jesus, lifestyle, nature, Quotes, Travel, trees
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#LENT: Flexibility Grooves
As more and more restrictions limit our activities it would be easy to gripe and grumble. No church. No movie theaters. No museums. No libraries. No working from the office. No eating out at restaurants. No going out (or as … Continue reading
(Leafy) Attitudes of Gratitude
“I would maintain that thanks are the highest form of thought, and that gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder… When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” G.K. … Continue reading
Posted in Life (in general)
Tagged faith, gratitude, hope, inspiration, joy, lifestyle, Thanksgiving, Travel, trees
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HOCKING HILLS: TREES! TREES! (& MANIFOLD MAJESTY)
As faithful readers know Virginia (the person) loves trees of all shapes and sizes. Visiting our older brother Dean in Lancaster, Ohio (@ 20 minutes from Columbus) he took Dwight and me to Hocking Hills, a series of state parks … Continue reading
Posted in SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, nature, peace, Quotes, Travel, trees
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Snapshots & Whatnot: Standing Tall (in the Fall!)
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
Posted in SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Autumn, faith, hope, inspiration, ITALY, lifestyle, Quotes, Travel, trees
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Autumn Grooves
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
Posted in Quotes, SNAPSHOTS & WHATNOTS
Tagged Autumn, faith, hope, inspiration, lifestyle, love, Quotes, Travel, trees
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