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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!

Northern Exposure

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Getting sick in the summer is a real drag. And when it comes on the heels of a wonderful week-long vacation, it’s even worse. The day after I posted my vacation pics with the heading “that peaceful easy feelin…” on … Continue reading

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Summertime…

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… and the livin’ is easy… fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high… What IS summer like where you live? Besides hot sunny weather, what makes it “summer” for you? Activities to enjoy? Places to visit? People to spend … Continue reading

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Hot Summer… Cool You — Now with Extra Tips!

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Today is the official starting day of Summer. Yaaay! Hopefully you can get away for a few days of vacation, or maybe even staycation). Until then, here are some ideas to cool down as the heat and humidity ramp up. … Continue reading

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The Man from Beijing – Book Review

<img alt=”The Man from Beijing” border=”0″ src=”https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1320494101m/6596542.jpg&#8221; />The Man from Beijing by Henning Mankell My rating: <a href=”https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/959478824″>4 of 5 stars</a><br /><br /> The opening pages transport you into the snowy landscape of norther Sweden, where you feel the solitary … Continue reading

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On becoming myself

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I am participating in Diane DeBella’s project #iambsubject.    http://booksbywomen.us8.list-manage.com/track/click?u=40251f201df2e2c799764d2d5&id=5f0ec05277&e=54a44a8aa0   Here is my story: My sister and I used to love looking through old family photo albums, giggling at pictures of our parents and relatives in ‘the olden days’. Wondering … Continue reading

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Christian Life and Witness Course *

Is there any word that strikes terror into the heart of a committed Christian than “evangelizing”, the verb?  I have always been afraid to do it. I’m not persuasive, I get tongue-tied and I feel like Moses did when God … Continue reading

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Reblog: Shall we accept the good and not the bad?

As so many of them are, Fran’s blog post this morning really spoke to me. It dovetails nicely with information I am re-learning, studying and processing in the 3-part Christian Life and Witnessing Course. I will share some nuggets in another post … Continue reading

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Summer Starts Soon!

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This weekend, Canadians are celebrating Queen Victoria’s birthday – it is considered the unofficial launch of Summer. Traditionally, it’s the weekend that cottage owners open for the season. The rest of us work on the final phase of spring cleaning, … Continue reading

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Are You a Genius or a Genius Maker? reblog from Otrazhenie

In the absence of anything deep and meaningful, or even light-hearted and encouraging, to share – as I am mired in work trying to prepare for my boss’ 3 week European vacation – I am delighted to share with you … Continue reading

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Springing into a new year

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According to the calendar, we are more than halfway through Spring. I wish the weather would cooperate! So do folks in parts of Newfoundland and Alberta, who had snowfall yesterday, May 6th. Not just light flurries but accumulations that required … Continue reading

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