Tag Archives: Virginia

OpSail 2012 in Norfolk, Virginia

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

Though my broken foot kept me from enjoying OpSail 2012, thanks to my dear husband, who walked from his office in downtown Norfolk to take some pictures of the tall ships, I have these to show you. All of the … Continue reading →

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Strippers for the Lord

Posted on March 6, 2012 by

Every Monday morning I volunteer at church with a group known simply as “Peanuts.” Fifteen or more of us meet in the parish hall at 8:30 and painstakingly strip the skins off of raw Virginia peanuts after soaking them in … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cheer in a Desolate Land

Posted on December 14, 2011 by

The Eastern Shore of Virginia is particularly desolate in late fall and winter.  On our drive back to Virginia from Connecticut yesterday, the fields were devoid of vegetation, leaving a dry, dusty landscape with a heavy ceiling of grey clouds. … Continue reading →

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Professional Development

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

If you’ve noticed my posting schedule has been a little erratic of late, it’s because I’m on a business trip with my husband.  His trip, not mine, but I get to reap the benefits.  As a teacher, and even as … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Path

Posted on September 7, 2011 by
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Old

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

At first, I thought I’d just post several pictures of me, but then I thought these pictures would be more interesting:

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Revising My Bucket List

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

When I was a child, one of my favorite books was Maguerite Henry’s Misty of Chincoteague.  It is about the wild ponies on Assateague Island and how the volunteer firemen in Chincoteague swim them across a small channel and herd … Continue reading →

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Reliving Spring

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

No, I haven’t dropped off the face of the earth; I just returned from an excursion to Connecticut and Boston to visit family for the Easter holiday.  The morning we left Virginia Beach at 6 A.M., it was so warm, … Continue reading →

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Wild Geese

Posted on January 6, 2011 by

Every day this week, at about the same time in the early afternoon, a flock of Canada geese flies over my house in a perfect V formation, their long necks stretched out, their magnificent honking echoing in the winter air.  … Continue reading →

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A Year’s End Reflection

Posted on December 27, 2010 by

Every nerve ending was fired with excitement as we left Dunkin Donuts, thermoses full of hot coffee, and crossed the Chesapeake Bay Bridge in the dark.  There is something magical about watching the sunrise on the Eastern Shore, steaming cup … Continue reading →

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