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About fromareportersnotebook

Former reporter and city editor at The Tribune, Welland, On. Active in various community groups and initiatives, married with two grown children, interested in roses specifically and gardening in general. A collection of previously-written columns was published in book form in the fall of 2013 and is available by contacting the writer at: fromareportersnotebook@gmail.com. It sells for $20.

Morning Offering: 09. 02. 20

Today’s Reflection: Think outside – no box required. — Unattributed.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 09. 01. 20

Today’s Reflection: All storms in life are passing but not God’s love for us, it is everlasting.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 08. 31. 20

Today’s Reflection: Early mornings I have a one-track mind: pray! Only then can I get around tending to the rest of the day.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 08. 30. 20

Today’s Reflection: A keepsake learned while on the Camino de Santiago – the journey is the reward!
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 08. 29. 20

Today’s Reflection: Some days this can be difficult but we can’t give up on it: Life is a gift. Wake up every morning and thank God for it!
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Today’s Reflection and daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 08. 28. 20

Today’s Reflection: Lift up my worries and rain down peace. — Mary Davis.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 08. 27. 20

Today’s Reflection: Never underestimate the healing power of a quiet moment in a garden. — Unattributed.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 08. 26. 20

Today’s Reflection: Today’s Reflection: A morning coffee conversation starter – Christian witness means being light for others, “to help them in their darkest hour.” — Pope Francis.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a.m

Morning Offering: 08. 25. 20

Today’s Reflection: ‘All things are passing. God never changes.’
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m.

Morning Offering: 08. 24. 20

Today’s Reflection: Every day, every moment, is one of gratitude. — Jesuit prayer site.
Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich.
Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.