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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: 06. 02. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished. – Lao Tzu. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 06. 01. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Blessed and grateful. Don’t ever forget the grateful! Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 31. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Like the branches of a tree, we are all connected. – Unattributed. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 30. 17

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Today’s Reflection: May the sun bring you new energy by day  May the moon softly restore you by night  May the rain wash away your worries  May the breeze blow new strength into your being  May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life. – Apache blessing. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 29. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Offer up your rosary today for a special prayer intention. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily

Morning Offering: 05. 28. 17

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Today’s Reflection: We can only hope and pray. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 27. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Time to come clean about something going in your life? The Lord is a good and willing listener.  Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 26. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Individuality is one of your most important possessions. Don’t forget to thank God for making you, you. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 25. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Heavenly Father, in this month of May, we pray for all the children who have lost their mothers due to illness. May they find peace and comfort. One day, may we all rejoice with you. – Cecilia Hernandez.  Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Daily photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.

Morning Offering: 05. 24. 17

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Today’s Reflection: Have you the time in your busy life to stop and admire the beauty in places like this? If not maybe it’s time to stop, and make time for so doing. Morning Offering is a daily post by Joe Barkovich, who lives in his hometown of Welland, Ontario, Canada’s Rose City. Today’s Reflection and photo by Joe Barkovich. Morning Offering is posted by 8 a. m. daily.