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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!

It’s almost time to clean the house

Posted on June 22, 2013 by verawrites

It’s 9:00 am on a Saturday. I have my day planned and a well-paced doable schedule. I have slept in (always my most favourite thing to do on a Saturday) and will follow up shortly with some quality time with … Continue reading →

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FLAVOR OF THE OFFERING- June 17

Posted on June 20, 2013 by verawrites

Originally posted on A DEVOTED LIFE:
“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.”  Romans 12:1 Thanksgiving Meal (Photo…

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Are you a good listener?

Posted on June 18, 2013 by verawrites

Yes, I think so, you say to yourself. If you asked me that question a few years ago, that would have been my answer, too. Why? Well, because I have very good hearing. I’m intelligent, well-educated, polite and attentive when … Continue reading →

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Stages of Life

Posted on June 13, 2013 by verawrites

I received this in an email a year ago. Reading it made me smile, and laugh – so I’m passing it on! GREAT TRUTHS THAT LITTLE CHILDREN HAVE LEARNED: 1) No matter how hard you try, you can’t baptize cats. … Continue reading →

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Involved? Committed? Both?

Posted on June 4, 2013 by verawrites

I like to read novels that distract me from the aggravations of rush hour frenzy as I commute to and from work. Currently, I’m enjoying Jonathan Kellerman’s novel “Self Defense” (number 9 in the Dr. Alex Delaware series). Police detective … Continue reading →

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Don’t Tell Me Not to Blog Just Sit and Putter *

Posted on June 1, 2013 by verawrites

I am in high gear and inspiration mode, thanks to fellow bloggers like Carol Tice and JD at boyslumber.wordpress.com, plus faithful readers, old and new (welcome and welcome back!). Why did I not blog while I was away on vacation? … Continue reading →

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There is Litter in (Almost) Paradise

Posted on May 29, 2013 by verawrites

I’m back at home in my little condo in the big city after visiting my sister in her spacious home in her small town east of Phoenix, Arizona. For 14 days out of 17, the weather there was hot and … Continue reading →

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Use them, don’t lose them – tips for taking care of your teeth

Posted on May 1, 2013 by verawrites

My teeth look nice enough – especially after I use whitening strips for a few days – but they are sensitive. Over-brushing as a child has led to receding gums and teeth that are sensitive to cold and heat. There’s … Continue reading →

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Some Gamblers DO NOT Want to Win!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by verawrites

Does that surprise you as much as it surprised me? My city is considering putting up a mega casino in the downtown area. Most citizens and businesses are opposed to this, but a small group, including the mayor, is gung ho. A … Continue reading →

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Lies, D***ed lies, and Statistics

Posted on April 10, 2013 by verawrites

I don’t know who coined this phrase –I Googled it but there is no clear and definitive attribution to the originator of the phrase. Mark Twain used the quote and attributed it to Benjamin Disraeli. More recently, it was quoted … Continue reading →

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