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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!

Single.Discriminated against? Sometimes.

Posted on October 3, 2011 by verawrites

I just read an online article that refers to a NY Times health blog post about single people getting a raw deal. It is a social phenomenon psychologist Bella DePaulo calls “Singlism” – discrimination against those who are unmarried. Government policies often … Continue reading →

Posted in Balanced living, Emotional health, Happiness, Life Planning, Women Over 40 | 3 Comments

Weird. I am. Are you?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by verawrites

I’m reading the book “Weird” by Craig Groeschel – the subtitle is: Because normal isn’t working. Take this mini quiz to find out if you’re “normal” or “weird”. • Do you have too much to do and too little time? • Do … Continue reading →

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