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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!

ONE SOLITARY LIFE

Posted on March 28, 2013 by verawrites

JESUS He was born in an obscure village The child of a peasant woman He grew up in another obscure village Where he worked in a carpenter shop Until he was thirty. Then for 3 years, he was an itinerant … Continue reading →

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Gilmore Girl to Wed Mad Man?

Posted on March 24, 2013 by verawrites

Gilmore Girl Marrying a Mad Man? Who could blame Rory Gilmore for choosing ‘bad boy’ Jess over clean-cut all-American yes-man boyfriend Dean? But is the life-imitates-art turn of events the right move for gloriously photogenic Kimberly Alexis Bledel and Mad … Continue reading →

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Please pass the gravy… and the antibiotics

Posted on March 21, 2013 by verawrites

Ever since I was a child, I have been prone to viral infections. My doctor used to prescribe antibiotics for everything from a runny nose to a scratchy throat, from a mild fever to bronchitis. Dr. Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin … Continue reading →

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A Safe Addiction?

Posted on January 23, 2013 by verawrites

After a bumpy ride over the Christmas holidays, I was happy to be back at work and settling into the familiar January routine. Well, almost. Being super busy with work and church activities, plus a few new social events – … Continue reading →

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Life Lessons from Les Mis the Movie

Posted on January 8, 2013 by verawrites

1.  Hugh Jackman can sing. So can Anne Hathaway. Who knew? Life lesson: don’t make assumptions based on what you know – there’s always more that you don’t know. 2.  Russell Crowe is a good actor – a fair singer … Continue reading →

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IT’S THE MOST … TIME OF THE YEAR!

Posted on November 28, 2012 by verawrites

Fill in the blank. It’s the most… Busy Stressful Cheery Expensive Happy Complicated Family-oriented Enjoyable Melancholy Frustrating Lonely Celebratory Wonderful? … time of the year. If you’re like me, you could check any one of these on different days between … Continue reading →

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Dead Authors, Kobo and the Library

Posted on September 18, 2012 by verawrites

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 Maeve Binchy died in July.  She was “a weaver of magic whose stories touched the hearts of millions” and I was one of them. With a few deft strokes Maeve sketched vivid characters whose warm humanity quickly charmed. We were swept … Continue reading →

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Living Alone is the New Normal

Posted on March 28, 2012 by verawrites

This was #1 on a list of “10 Ideas That Are Changing Your Life”, the cover article of the March 12, 2012 edition of Time magazine (US). According to 2011 census figures, 27% of Canadian households (28% in the US) … Continue reading →

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Calling all writers and editors…

Posted on February 2, 2012 by verawrites

Want to produce powerful purposeful prose? Business writing, too – I just couldn’t resist a touch of alliteration. Here are some great tips from Mike Duerksen, who blogs at NonprofitPR, and shared this 18-point checklist with readers on Ragan.com. Before … Continue reading →

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Single versus Married

Posted on October 27, 2011 by verawrites

MSN had a feature story on its website titled “10 reasons married people are jealous of singles”. Curious, I checked it out. Here’s the short list: 1. Spontaneity 2. Good sleep 3. Being selfish 4. Traveling solo 5. Thrill of ‘the chase’ 6. Not having to … Continue reading →

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