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About verawrites

Progress not perfection - that's my goal. Live and learn - that's my motto. I like to share bits of wisdom and glimmers of insight gleaned on my life journey of 50+ years. My hope is to encourage, perhaps inspire, fellow journeyers. Each of us has something to share. Let's be generous, gracious and compassionate with one another. I am blessed to be a blessing... so are you!

Love Music? Love to Cry? Watch These!

Posted on September 18, 2013 by verawrites

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Some songs make me cry whenever I hear them. There are musicals I will watch at least once a year (like The Sound of Music, Les Mis the movie); and then there are YouTube clips that I watch over and … Continue reading →

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Themed Writing Contest: Homecoming

Posted on September 15, 2013 by verawrites

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My heart pumped as Agatha peered at the screen, her specs at the tip of her nose. Before I could catch myself, I chuckled, nervously. She turned to glare at me as I took a seat beside her, then looked … Continue reading →

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Must Watch Video for Cat Lovers

Posted on September 13, 2013 by verawrites

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I miss my feline friend, B.J. Hunnicat, who passed away in August 2000, at the ripe old age of 17.  He was an adopted only-child kitty and I got sole custody when my ex and I split up. B.J. was … Continue reading →

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The Humble Avocado – Recipes etc.

Posted on September 12, 2013 by verawrites

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I bought a bag of 5 avocados a few days ago. I love avocado, and it’s good for you. Did you know that one small avocado contains NO cholesterol, virtually no sodium, 10% of the ‘good’ fat, a bit of … Continue reading →

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7 Rules to Follow in Discovering your Passion

Posted on September 11, 2013 by verawrites

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Josh Collins writes some super blogs! Check out http://www.thejoshcollins.com. I read his recent blog post and was inspired to follow some of his suggestions, which I would like to share with you, via this excerpt: A.W. Tozer is considered to … Continue reading →

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Themed Writing Contest: My Nightmare

Posted on September 9, 2013 by verawrites

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On Monday morning, there was an assembly and the principal, Mr. Edders, told us that Louise Anderson was missing. He introduced Detectives Mercer and Allerton, who said they wanted to talk to the kids in Louise’s homeroom, her friends, and … Continue reading →

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The Paradox of Productivity

Posted on September 5, 2013 by verawrites

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Autumn is “fresh start” time for me – it goes back to my school days. Perhaps it’s the same for you? Work is busy, but I long to do something new and creative. The question is, what? When I read … Continue reading →

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A simple rule

Posted on September 3, 2013 by verawrites

Originally posted on littlegirlstory:
“Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can,…

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Labour Day – to work or not to work?

Posted on September 2, 2013 by verawrites

I’m still grappling with the definition of Labour Day. Does it mean we should work, or abstain from work? While I mull it over, I sit on my balcony enjoying a brunch of soft boiled egg (a double yolk!), cherry … Continue reading →

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Themed Writing Contest: First Kiss

Posted on September 2, 2013 by verawrites

I find it in the darkest corner of the basement, out of sight-out of mind until now, my latest cleaning frenzy. The scuffed cardboard box, thick with dust, has been forgotten in the five years since my move. Probably books … Continue reading →

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