Category Archives: Sweet Shot Tuesday

Maryland Through My Lens #2: Clara Barton House in Glen Echo

Posted on February 11, 2015 by virginiaknowles

As I mentioned in my last post, I flew up to Maryland last Wednesday evening with my two youngest daughters to visit family and celebrate the recent wedding of my father Phil and his new bride Anny. The festivities were … Continue reading →

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Maryland Through My Lens #1: Just One Leaf in Ice

Posted on February 6, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,I’m in Maryland with my two youngest daughters for several days. My dad and step-mom, who married in a small private ceremony just before Thanksgiving, are having a public “blessing of the marriage” at their church this weekend. I can’t … Continue reading →

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Tampa Through My Lens #2: Solo Wanderings

Posted on January 19, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, Welcome to part 2 of 4 from my Tampa Through My Lens series as I accompanied my 13 year old daughter to All State Chorus. During Naomi’s Friday morning rehearsal, I caught up on reading (mainly on my … Continue reading →

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Moth (A Picture and a Poem)

Posted on September 6, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Moth We see you resting, wings unfurled Upon the window of our world A moth, who flutters free, aloft All painted gold and ginger, soft. Your life is brief and ours is long And you are weak while we are … Continue reading →

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Catch It While You Can

Posted on August 20, 2013 by virginiaknowles

What I noticed first, pulling in to the Aldi parking lot, was the tiny slice of sunset at the very bottom left. It loomed large to my eye, but unfortunately not to my camera. In the brief time it took … Continue reading →

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Mystery Picture

Posted on June 25, 2013 by virginiaknowles

What is it?Where is it?You tell me!Hint: I’m on vacation with six kids in Savannah.  It is something fresh and fragile on something old and sturdy.I’ll post more photos and an explanation on another blog, http://www.watchtheshepherd.blogspot.com, soon.  The hymn of … Continue reading →

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A Bouquet for My Mommy

Posted on June 17, 2013 by virginiaknowles

My mom is in the hospital with complications two weeks after back surgery.  She has been pretty sick with who-knows-what but seems to be perking up today.  My aunt kindly donated her travel rewards miles so I could fly up … Continue reading →

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Boy Joy

Posted on June 5, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Grandchildren are the crown of the aged. Proverbs 17:6 (My oldest grandson, who turns three this month, along with my youngest daughter in the second scooter picture.) Sweet Shot Tuesday  Still Saturday The Sunday Community Domestically Divine on Tuesday Raising … Continue reading →

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Kindnesses Remembered

Posted on April 2, 2013 by virginiaknowles

A lovely miniature rose tea set graces our front hallway table right now.I don’t even know who gave it to us.We found a bag on our doorstep one Christmas about 15 years ago, with toys for all of our (then) … Continue reading →

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Happy Holy Week

Posted on March 24, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,Today is Palm Sunday, the start of Holy Week.  I have written a lot of articles in recent years, many filled with art, music, and poetry.  You can find an updated list them on my Easter links page, but … Continue reading →

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