December 6, 2009
Our Lady of Guadalupe
I have been collecting representations of the Black Madonna for many years. I’m not quite sure what my attraction is, but I suspect it’s because she’s not the untouched virginal White Madonna we often think of at this time of year. The Black Madonna has been through the fires of experience and [...]
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Black Madonna,
Books,
Mexico,
Spirituality,
Virgin Mary
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July 30, 2008
Remember the old saying: “April showers bring May flowers?” It takes more than just showers to have beautiful flowers in May – or June or July or any month. It also takes digging and planting, nurturing and patience, faith and prayer.
My maternal grandfather was a strong typical “type A” personality, but when he worked in [...]
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boats,
Books,
GARDENING,
Hibiscus,
HOMESTEADING,
Philosophy,
Plumeria,
Reflection
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